TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
TRIP
TripAdvisor Inc
$9.66
-7.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.22B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$433.45
-2.60%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.67T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 5120% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $1.88B). TRIP leads profitability with a 1.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. TRIP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. TRIP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
TRIP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.6%
Fair Value
$59.57
Current Price
$9.66
$49.91 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.7%
Fair Value
$261.60
Current Price
$433.45
$171.85 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 59.3% YoY
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Trading at 19.8x book value
0.2% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TRIP
The strongest argument for TRIP centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TRIP
The primary concerns for TRIP are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 95.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. A P/E of 415.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TRIP scores higher overall (57/100 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.
TripAdvisor Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
TripAdvisor, Inc. is an online travel company. The company is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
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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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