Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsMarriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$343.69
+4.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
VAC
Marriot Vacations Worldwide
$110.42
+3.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 2933% more annual revenue ($103.57B vs $3.42B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -9.8%. VAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. VAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
VAC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-53.0%
Fair Value
$261.23
Current Price
$343.69
$82.46 premium
Margin of Safety
+41.3%
Fair Value
$94.64
Current Price
$110.42
$15.78 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.2x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -17.2% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VAC
The strongest argument for VAC centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 439.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VAC
The primary concerns for VAC are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a value stock while VAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
VAC is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VAC scores higher overall (57/100 vs 24/100). 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.
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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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells and manages vacation ownership and related products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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