Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsWhirlpool Corporation (WHR)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
WHR
Whirlpool Corporation
$35.21
-1.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 594% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $14.92B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 1.3%. WHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. WHR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
WHR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.2%
Fair Value
$260.64
Current Price
$365.44
$104.80 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WHR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.6x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
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 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WHR
The strongest argument for WHR centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.04 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 332.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WHR
The primary concerns for WHR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while WHR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
WHR generates stronger free cash flow (-214M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WHR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 31/100). 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.
Visit Website →Whirlpool Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
The Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United States.
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