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TESLA INC (TSLA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:TSLA - US88160R1014 - Common Stock

460.55 USD
+8.13 (+1.8%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 8:25:23 PM
459.6 USD
-0.95 (-0.21%)
After Hours: 10/28/2025, 8:25:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to TSLA. TSLA was compared to 36 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TSLA was profitable.
In the past year TSLA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years TSLA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years TSLA had a positive operating cash flow.
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 has a Return On Assets of 3.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of TSLA (6.59%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.78%, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSLA is significantly above the industry average of 5.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.78%) for TSLA is well below the 3 year average (11.83%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TSLA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.94%
ROE 6.59%
ROIC 3.78%
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

The Profit Margin of TSLA (5.51%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
TSLA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 5.09%, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSLA has grown nicely.
TSLA has a better Gross Margin (17.01%) than 69.44% of its industry peers.
TSLA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.09%
PM (TTM) 5.51%
GM 17.01%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TSLA is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSLA has more shares outstanding
TSLA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TSLA is higher compared to a year ago.
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

TSLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TSLA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.13) than 97.22% of its industry peers.
TSLA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of TSLA (0.07) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.13
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.63%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that TSLA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TSLA has a Current ratio of 2.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
TSLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that TSLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TSLA has a better Quick ratio (1.67) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.67
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 strongly by -20.83% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TSLA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 103.90% on average per year.
TSLA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.56%.
The Revenue has been growing by 31.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.83%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y103.9%
EPS Q2Q%-30.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.56%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%11.57%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, TSLA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.63%
EPS Next 2Y-1.79%
EPS Next 3Y7.24%
EPS Next 5Y31.84%
Revenue Next Year-4.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
Revenue Next 5Y17.36%

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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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

TSLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 242.39.
TSLA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSLA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
TSLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 197.32.
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSLA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
TSLA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 242.39
Fwd PE 197.32
TSLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TSLA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSLA is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TSLA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSLA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 224.08
EV/EBITDA 135.29
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)2.33
EPS Next 2Y-1.79%
EPS Next 3Y7.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TSLA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

TESLA INC

NASDAQ:TSLA (10/28/2025, 8:25:23 PM)

After market: 459.6 -0.95 (-0.21%)

460.55

+8.13 (+1.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners49.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.41%
Ins Owners12.49%
Ins Owner Change97.18%
Market Cap1531.40B
Revenue(TTM)95.63B
Net Income(TTM)5.27B
Analysts68.33
Price Target332.54 (-27.8%)
Short Float %2.5%
Short Ratio0.82
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)-8.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.96%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.52%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.34%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.13%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.96%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.98%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.97%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.97%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.28%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.8%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.03%
PT rev (1m)7.89%
PT rev (3m)10.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 242.39
Fwd PE 197.32
P/S 16.01
P/FCF 224.08
P/OCF 97.24
P/B 19.15
P/tB 19.57
EV/EBITDA 135.29
EPS(TTM)1.9
EY0.41%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY0.51%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY0.45%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY1.03%
SpS28.76
BVpS24.05
TBVpS23.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.33
Graham Number32.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.94%
ROE 6.59%
ROCE 4.75%
ROIC 3.78%
ROICexc 6.37%
ROICexgc 6.55%
OM 5.09%
PM (TTM) 5.51%
GM 17.01%
FCFM 7.15%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.75%
ROICexgc 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 1.13
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 148.54%
Cap/Sales 9.32%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 144.89%
Profit Quality 129.73%
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.67
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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)-20.83%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y103.9%
EPS Q2Q%-30.56%
EPS Next Y-28.63%
EPS Next 2Y-1.79%
EPS Next 3Y7.24%
EPS Next 5Y31.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.56%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%11.57%
Revenue Next Year-4.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.25%
Revenue Next 5Y17.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.88%
EBIT growth 3Y6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y149.66%
EBIT Next Year55.71%
EBIT Next 3Y34.03%
EBIT Next 5Y46.83%
FCF growth 1Y84.01%
FCF growth 3Y0.93%
FCF growth 5Y29.91%
OCF growth 1Y29.46%
OCF growth 3Y9.08%
OCF growth 5Y44.06%

TESLA INC / TSLA FAQ

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TESLA INC (TSLA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


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The financial health rating of TESLA INC (TSLA) is 6 / 10.