The TJX Companies Inc (TJX)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
TJX
The TJX Companies Inc
$150.96
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $166.64B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$339.30
-0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.34T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 68% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $61.58B). TJX leads profitability with a 9.4% profit margin vs 3.7%. TJX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.25. TJX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
TJX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.8%
Fair Value
$138.78
Current Price
$150.96
$12.18 premium
Margin of Safety
-30.3%
Fair Value
$260.37
Current Price
$339.30
$78.93 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 29.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 16.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.4x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TJX
The strongest argument for TJX centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TJX
The primary concerns for TJX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 311.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TJX profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
TJX generates stronger free cash flow (457M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TJX scores higher overall (56/100 vs 31/100). 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.
The TJX Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
The TJX Companies, Inc. (abbreviated TJX) is an American multinational off-price department store corporation, headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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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