Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$264.65
-0.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 296% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $24.70B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 4.0%. UNP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.30. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$428.35
$167.18 premium
Margin of Safety
-75.9%
Fair Value
$150.49
Current Price
$264.65
$114.16 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
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%
Trading at 8.5x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 40.4%.
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 : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while UNP is a value 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.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins. 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.
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 →Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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