Rush Enterprises A Inc (RUSHA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
RUSHA
Rush Enterprises A Inc
$73.74
+0.09%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.77B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$387.51
-3.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.45T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1176% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $7.43B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 3.5%. RUSHA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.16. RUSHA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
RUSHA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-227.9%
Fair Value
$22.24
Current Price
$73.74
$51.50 premium
Margin of Safety
-53.6%
Fair Value
$252.32
Current Price
$387.51
$135.19 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.5% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 11.8%
Earnings declined 11.0%
Trading at 17.7x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RUSHA
The strongest argument for RUSHA centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RUSHA
The primary concerns for RUSHA are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 355.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at -3.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RUSHA scores higher overall (44/100 vs 23/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Rush Enterprises A Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Rush Enterprises, Inc. is an integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas.
Tesla Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. Tesla's current products include electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, as well as other related products and services. In 2020, Tesla had the highest sales in the plug-in and battery electric passenger car segments, capturing 16% of the plug-in market (which includes plug-in hybrids) and 23% of the battery-electric (purely electric) market. Through its subsidiary Tesla Energy, the company develops and is a major installer of solar photovoltaic energy generation systems in the United States. Tesla Energy is also one of the largest global suppliers of battery energy storage systems, with 3 GWh of battery storage supplied in 2020.
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