Steelcase Inc (SCS)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
SCS
Steelcase Inc
$16.14
+0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.85B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$372.80
+2.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.41T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 2903% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $3.26B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. SCS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. SCS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
SCS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.3%
Fair Value
$21.89
Current Price
$16.14
$5.75 discount
Margin of Safety
-43.1%
Fair Value
$260.51
Current Price
$372.80
$112.29 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
0.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Trading at 17.0x 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 : SCS
The strongest argument for SCS centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : SCS
The primary concerns for SCS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 0.0% 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 345.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCS profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCS scores higher overall (51/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "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.
Steelcase Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Steelcase Inc. manufactures and sells integrated furniture configurations, user-centered technologies, and interior architecture products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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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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