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TESLA INC (TSLA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TSLA - US88160R1014 - Common Stock

339 USD
+18.89 (+5.9%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 2:53:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, TSLA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TSLA was compared to 37 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. TSLA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. TSLA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TSLA had positive earnings in the past year.
TSLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

The Return On Assets of TSLA (4.72%) is better than 94.59% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of TSLA (7.84%) is better than 89.19% of its industry peers.
TSLA has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSLA is significantly above the industry average of 5.32%.
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's Profit Margin of 6.54% is amongst the best of the industry. TSLA outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
TSLA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 6.23%, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.59% 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 (17.48%) than 70.27% of its industry peers.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TSLA 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

TSLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.29. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.29, TSLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.07, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.29
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC8.92%
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.
The Current ratio of TSLA (2.04) is better than 78.38% of its industry peers.
TSLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. 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 (1.55) than 81.08% 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

TSLA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.40%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 103.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
TSLA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.73%.
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.
TSLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.64%
EPS Next 5Y31.86%
Revenue Next Year-5.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y9.51%
Revenue Next 5Y15.87%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

TSLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 159.91.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TSLA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TSLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say TSLA is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 120.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TSLA.
64.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSLA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
TSLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 159.91
Fwd PE 120.63
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TSLA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 195.74
EV/EBITDA 87.2
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.
TSLA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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TESLA INC

NASDAQ:TSLA (8/22/2025, 2:53:10 PM)

339

+18.89 (+5.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
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 Change0.76%
Ins Owners12.8%
Ins Owner Change97.66%
Market Cap1093.43B
Analysts66.89
Price Target305.34 (-9.93%)
Short Float %2.56%
Short Ratio0.73
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)3.48%
PT rev (3m)5.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 159.91
Fwd PE 120.63
P/S 11.79
P/FCF 195.74
P/OCF 69.36
P/B 14.14
P/tB 14.45
EV/EBITDA 87.2
EPS(TTM)2.12
EY0.63%
EPS(NY)2.81
Fwd EY0.83%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY0.51%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY1.44%
SpS28.75
BVpS23.97
TBVpS23.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.54
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
WACC8.92%
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-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.64%
EPS Next 5Y31.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.73%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%-11.78%
Revenue Next Year-5.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y9.51%
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%