Banco Santander SA ADR (SAN)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
SAN
Banco Santander SA ADR
$12.28
+0.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $175.40B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 107% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $47.37B). SAN leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 4.0%. SAN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.79. SAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SAN
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SAN.
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$428.35
$167.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.3%
Earnings expanding 67.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.6% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 19.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SAN
The strongest argument for SAN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 43.3%.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SAN
The primary concerns for SAN are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 384.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SAN profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SAN scores higher overall (67/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
Banco Santander SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Banco Santander, SA, offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized companies and large companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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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