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TESLA INC (TSLA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TSLA - Nasdaq - US88160R1014 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

302.63  -5.64 (-1.83%)

After market: 301.1 -1.53 (-0.51%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall TSLA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated TSLA against 37 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While TSLA has a great profitability rating, 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.
TSLA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 better Return On Assets (4.72%) than 89.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.84%, TSLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.66%, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.83%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.68%.
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

The Profit Margin of TSLA (6.54%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
TSLA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.23%, TSLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSLA has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 17.48%, TSLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.27% 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

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
TSLA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.29 is amongst the best of the industry. TSLA outperforms 97.30% 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.
TSLA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07 is amongst the best of the industry. TSLA outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.29
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC8.83%
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 78.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that TSLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.55, TSLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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%.
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.
Looking at the last year, TSLA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.73% in the last year.
TSLA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.78% yearly.
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

TSLA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.41% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-21.13%
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.64%
EPS Next 5Y29.41%
Revenue Next Year-5.72%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y9.51%
Revenue Next 5Y17.69%

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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 142.75, TSLA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
TSLA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSLA is cheaper than 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.82. TSLA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 107.69 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TSLA.
TSLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSLA is cheaper than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 142.75
Fwd PE 107.69
TSLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSLA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
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 174.74
EV/EBITDA 83.88
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)1.37
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3Y15.64%

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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 (8/1/2025, 8:07:29 PM)

After market: 301.1 -1.53 (-0.51%)

302.63

-5.64 (-1.83%)

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 Owners50.09%
Inst Owner Change-0.29%
Ins Owners12.81%
Ins Owner Change20.58%
Market Cap976.12B
Analysts67.33
Price Target300.7 (-0.64%)
Short Float %2.49%
Short Ratio0.64
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)1.91%
PT rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 142.75
Fwd PE 107.69
P/S 10.53
P/FCF 174.74
P/OCF 61.92
P/B 12.63
P/tB 12.9
EV/EBITDA 83.88
EPS(TTM)2.12
EY0.7%
EPS(NY)2.81
Fwd EY0.93%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY0.57%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY1.62%
SpS28.75
BVpS23.97
TBVpS23.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
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
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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 5Y29.41%
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 5Y17.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-20.04%
EBIT growth 3Y6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y149.66%
EBIT Next Year70.37%
EBIT Next 3Y43.07%
EBIT Next 5Y46.51%
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%