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TESLA INC (TSLA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:TSLA - US88160R1014 - Common Stock

417.442 USD
+21.5 (+5.43%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 9:51:10 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall TSLA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated TSLA against 37 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While TSLA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. TSLA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TSLA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TSLA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years TSLA has been profitable.
TSLA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
TSLA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTSLA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

TSLA's Return On Assets of 4.72% is amongst the best of the industry. TSLA outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
TSLA has a better Return On Equity (7.84%) than 89.19% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.66%, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TSLA is significantly above the industry average of 5.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.83%) for TSLA is well above the current ROIC(4.66%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.72%
ROE 7.84%
ROIC 4.66%
ROA(3y)11.73%
ROA(5y)9.08%
ROE(3y)20.62%
ROE(5y)16.66%
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)10.37%
TSLA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTSLA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

TSLA has a Profit Margin of 6.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
TSLA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSLA has a Operating Margin of 6.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
TSLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 17.48%, TSLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSLA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.23%
PM (TTM) 6.54%
GM 17.48%
OM growth 3Y-13.01%
OM growth 5Y89.45%
PM growth 3Y-10.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.93%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
TSLA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTSLA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TSLA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSLA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, TSLA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, TSLA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
TSLA Yearly Shares OutstandingTSLA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
TSLA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTSLA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of TSLA is 1.29, which is an excellent value as it means it would take TSLA, only 1.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
TSLA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.29) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that TSLA is not too dependend on debt financing.
TSLA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.07) than 89.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.29
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC8.9%
TSLA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTSLA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

TSLA has a Current Ratio of 2.04. This indicates that TSLA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TSLA has a better Current ratio (2.04) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that TSLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
TSLA has a better Quick ratio (1.55) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.04
Quick Ratio 1.55
TSLA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTSLA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TSLA have decreased by -9.40% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 103.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -2.73% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 31.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.4%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y103.9%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.73%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%-11.78%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TSLA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.86% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-29.7%
EPS Next 2Y-2.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y31.86%
Revenue Next Year-6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y15.87%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
TSLA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTSLA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100B 200B 300B 400B
TSLA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTSLA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 196.91, TSLA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TSLA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSLA is cheaper than 75.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, TSLA is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 181.14, TSLA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TSLA is valued a bit cheaper than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 196.91
Fwd PE 181.14
TSLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSLA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TSLA indicates a rather cheap valuation: TSLA is cheaper than 81.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 241.04
EV/EBITDA 108.46
TSLA Per share dataTSLA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of TSLA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y-2.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for TSLA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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TESLA INC

NASDAQ:TSLA (9/15/2025, 9:51:10 AM)

417.442

+21.5 (+5.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Inst Owners49.87%
Inst Owner Change0.81%
Ins Owners12.8%
Ins Owner Change97.18%
Market Cap1346.44B
Analysts67.1
Price Target308.22 (-26.16%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio0.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.52%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.34%
Max EPS beat(4)20.83%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.1%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.52%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.57%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.39%
PT rev (1m)0.94%
PT rev (3m)4.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 196.91
Fwd PE 181.14
P/S 14.52
P/FCF 241.04
P/OCF 85.41
P/B 17.42
P/tB 17.79
EV/EBITDA 108.46
EPS(TTM)2.12
EY0.51%
EPS(NY)2.3
Fwd EY0.55%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY0.41%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY1.17%
SpS28.75
BVpS23.97
TBVpS23.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.72%
ROE 7.84%
ROCE 5.86%
ROIC 4.66%
ROICexc 7.44%
ROICexgc 7.64%
OM 6.23%
PM (TTM) 6.54%
GM 17.48%
FCFM 6.02%
ROA(3y)11.73%
ROA(5y)9.08%
ROE(3y)20.62%
ROE(5y)16.66%
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)10.37%
ROICexc(3y)19.43%
ROICexc(5y)17.56%
ROICexgc(3y)19.79%
ROICexgc(5y)18.13%
ROCE(3y)14.87%
ROCE(5y)13.04%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-20.75%
ROICexcg growth 5Y96.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y97.08%
OM growth 3Y-13.01%
OM growth 5Y89.45%
PM growth 3Y-10.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.93%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.29
Debt/EBITDA 0.45
Cap/Depr 177.83%
Cap/Sales 10.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 137.06%
Profit Quality 92.15%
Current Ratio 2.04
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)197.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)201.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.96%
Profit Quality(3y)46.43%
Profit Quality(5y)118.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.4%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y103.9%
EPS Q2Q%-23.08%
EPS Next Y-29.7%
EPS Next 2Y-2.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.69%
EPS Next 5Y31.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.73%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%-11.78%
Revenue Next Year-6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y15.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-20.04%
EBIT growth 3Y6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y149.66%
EBIT Next Year57.53%
EBIT Next 3Y34.51%
EBIT Next 5Y46.85%
FCF growth 1Y-9.35%
FCF growth 3Y0.93%
FCF growth 5Y29.91%
OCF growth 1Y12.96%
OCF growth 3Y9.08%
OCF growth 5Y44.06%