Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
VST
Vistra Corp.
$147.72
-4.05%
UTILITIES · Cap: $52.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 452% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $17.74B). VST leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
VST
Buy53
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
-52.8%
Fair Value
$101.40
Current Price
$147.72
$46.32 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
Large-cap with strong market position
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 19.1x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.38 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 384.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 70.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while VST 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.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (53/100 vs 33/100) and 13.6% revenue growth. 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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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