Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$328.58
+2.83%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.29T
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$150.76
-1.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1088% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $8.72B). YUM leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 3.7%. YUM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.5%
Fair Value
$260.29
Current Price
$328.58
$68.29 premium
Margin of Safety
-79.7%
Fair Value
$88.51
Current Price
$150.76
$62.25 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.2%
Earnings expanding 131.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.7x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 32.2%. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 300.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while YUM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
YUM generates stronger free cash flow (341M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 12.3% 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.
Visit Website →Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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