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TESLA INC (TSLA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:TSLA - US88160R1014 - Common Stock

437.5 USD
-1.07 (-0.24%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM
437.44 USD
-0.06 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 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.


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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.
  • TSLA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.94%, TSLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TSLA has a Return On Equity of 6.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
  • TSLA has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSLA is significantly above the industry average of 5.56%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (11.83%) for TSLA is well above the current ROIC(3.78%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.51%, TSLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TSLA has declined.
  • TSLA has a better Operating Margin (5.09%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSLA has grown nicely.
  • TSLA has a better Gross Margin (17.01%) than 77.78% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for TSLA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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 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 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.13 is amongst the best of the industry. TSLA outperforms 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 86.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.13
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC9.39%
TSLA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTSLA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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 better Current ratio (2.07) than 77.78% 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 Quick ratio of 1.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 86.11% 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 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.
  • TSLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 103.90% yearly.
  • TSLA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.56%.
  • TSLA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.78% yearly.
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

  • TSLA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.17% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-31.78%
EPS Next 2Y-6.74%
EPS Next 3Y3.71%
EPS Next 5Y29.17%
Revenue Next Year-4.43%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y7.17%
Revenue Next 5Y15.29%

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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 100B 200B 300B 400B
TSLA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTSLA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 230.26 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TSLA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TSLA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSLA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TSLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say TSLA is valued expensively.
  • TSLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 207.85.
  • TSLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSLA is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, TSLA is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 230.26
Fwd PE 207.85
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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSLA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 212.91
EV/EBITDA 130.75
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

  • TSLA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.22
EPS Next 2Y-6.74%
EPS Next 3Y3.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • TSLA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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TESLA INC

NASDAQ:TSLA (1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 437.44 -0.06 (-0.01%)

437.5

-1.07 (-0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)10-22
Earnings (Next)01-28
Inst Owners49.69%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners12.48%
Ins Owner Change99.39%
Market Cap1.46T
Revenue(TTM)95.63B
Net Income(TTM)5.27B
Analysts67.12
Price Target397.43 (-9.16%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio0.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-9.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.5%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.52%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.34%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.13%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.15%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.18%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.3%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.05%
PT rev (1m)3.8%
PT rev (3m)19.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 230.26
Fwd PE 207.85
P/S 15.21
P/FCF 212.91
P/OCF 92.4
P/B 18.19
P/tB 18.59
EV/EBITDA 130.75
EPS(TTM)1.9
EY0.43%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY0.48%
FCF(TTM)2.05
FCFY0.47%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY1.08%
SpS28.75
BVpS24.05
TBVpS23.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.22
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
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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-31.78%
EPS Next 2Y-6.74%
EPS Next 3Y3.71%
EPS Next 5Y29.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.56%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%11.57%
Revenue Next Year-4.43%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y7.17%
Revenue Next 5Y15.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.88%
EBIT growth 3Y6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y149.66%
EBIT Next Year60.34%
EBIT Next 3Y32.22%
EBIT Next 5Y44.26%
FCF growth 1Y84.01%
FCF growth 3Y0.93%
FCF growth 5Y29.91%
OCF growth 1Y29.46%
OCF growth 3Y9.08%
OCF growth 5Y44.06%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to TSLA.


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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.