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TSLA vs. two close competitors
This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.
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Tesla Inc.
TSLA
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Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
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Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
TSLA
$1.53T
Tesla Inc.
GM
$73.49B
GM
F
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F
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
TSLA
369.5x
Tesla Inc.
GM
29.7x
GM
F
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F
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
TSLA
162.6x
Tesla Inc.
GM
5.8x
GM
F
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F
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
TSLA
15.8%
Tesla Inc.
GM
-0.9%
GM
F
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F
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
TSLA
8.3%
Tesla Inc.
GM
-15.8%
GM
F
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F
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
TSLA
4.2%
Tesla Inc.
GM
9.4%
GM
F
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F
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
TSLA
19.1%
Tesla Inc.
GM
11.1%
GM
F
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F
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
TSLA
3.9%
Tesla Inc.
GM
1.4%
GM
F
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F
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
TSLA
4.9%
Tesla Inc.
GM
4.0%
GM
F
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F
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
TSLA
0.3%
Tesla Inc.
GM
30.6%
GM
F
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F
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
TSLA
18.74x
Tesla Inc.
GM
199.05x
GM
F
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F
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
TSLA
2.04x
Tesla Inc.
GM
1.15x
GM
F
—
F
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
TSLA
1.80
Tesla Inc.
GM
1.30
GM
F
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F
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
TSLA
—
Tesla Inc.
GM
0.8%
GM
F
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F
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
TSLA
3.5%
Tesla Inc.
GM
16.3%
GM
F
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F