Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$23.08
-1.75%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 3279% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $2.90B). TTD leads profitability with a 15.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. TTD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. TTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
TTD
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$428.35
$167.18 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while TTD is a mature 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.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTD scores higher overall (72/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins and 14.3% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Visit Website →Trade Desk Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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