TESLA INC (TSLA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:TSLA - Nasdaq - US88160R1014 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall TSLA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated TSLA against 40 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. TSLA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. TSLA is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make TSLA a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years TSLA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years TSLA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
TSLA's Return On Assets of 5.09% is amongst the best of the industry. TSLA outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 8.53%, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.91%, TSLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 6.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.83%) for TSLA is well above the current ROIC(5.91%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.09% | ||
| ROE | 8.53% | ||
| ROIC | 5.91% |
ROA(3y)11.73%
ROA(5y)9.08%
ROE(3y)20.62%
ROE(5y)16.66%
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)10.37%
1.3 Margins
TSLA has a better Profit Margin (6.65%) than 92.50% of its industry peers.
TSLA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSLA's Operating Margin of 7.40% is amongst the best of the industry. TSLA outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSLA has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 17.66%, TSLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.65% | ||
| GM | 17.66% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
TSLA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSLA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for TSLA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
TSLA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 12.36 indicates that TSLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TSLA has a Altman-Z score of 12.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TSLA is 1.11, which is an excellent value as it means it would take TSLA, only 1.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
TSLA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSLA outperforms 97.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that TSLA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.07, TSLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC15.7%
2.3 Liquidity
TSLA has a Current Ratio of 2.00. 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 Current ratio of 2.00. This is in the better half of the industry: TSLA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
TSLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that TSLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of TSLA (1.54) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for TSLA have decreased strongly by -17.95% 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
Looking at the last year, TSLA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.03% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TSLA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.95%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y103.9%
EPS Q2Q%-40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.03%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%-9.23%
3.2 Future
TSLA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.09% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.64%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y20.18%
EPS Next 5Y32.09%
Revenue Next Year3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y11.23%
Revenue Next 3Y13.41%
Revenue Next 5Y19.72%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 126.68, the valuation of TSLA can be described as expensive.
TSLA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSLA is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 82.07, the valuation of TSLA can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TSLA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.49, TSLA is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 126.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 82.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TSLA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TSLA is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 134.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 67.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
TSLA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TSLA's earnings are expected to grow with 20.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)16.58
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y20.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for TSLA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:TSLA (5/2/2025, 9:46:10 AM)
283.76
+3.24 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.24%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners12.81%
Ins Owner Change9.51%
Market Cap912.72B
Analysts68.47
Price Target300.37 (5.85%)
Short Float %2.9%
Short Ratio0.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-20.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-35.08%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.08%
Max EPS beat(4)20.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.32%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.57%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.56%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.29%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.64%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.03%
PT rev (1m)-12.98%
PT rev (3m)5.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 126.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 82.07 | ||
| P/S | 9.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 134.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 54.21 | ||
| P/B | 12.23 | ||
| P/tB | 12.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 67.36 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY0.79%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY1.22%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY0.74%
OCF(TTM)5.23
OCFY1.84%
SpS29.76
BVpS23.21
TBVpS22.79
PEG (NY)16.58
PEG (5Y)1.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.09% | ||
| ROE | 8.53% | ||
| ROCE | 7.43% | ||
| ROIC | 5.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.88% | ||
| OM | 7.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.65% | ||
| GM | 17.66% | ||
| FCFM | 7.08% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 180.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 133.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.36 |
F-Score4
WACC15.7%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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)-17.95%
EPS 3Y2.31%
EPS 5Y103.9%
EPS Q2Q%-40%
EPS Next Y7.64%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y20.18%
EPS Next 5Y32.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.03%
Revenue growth 3Y21.98%
Revenue growth 5Y31.78%
Sales Q2Q%-9.23%
Revenue Next Year3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y11.23%
Revenue Next 3Y13.41%
Revenue Next 5Y19.72%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.27%
EBIT growth 3Y6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y149.66%
EBIT Next Year105.86%
EBIT Next 3Y50.53%
EBIT Next 5Y46.32%
FCF growth 1Y17.34%
FCF growth 3Y0.93%
FCF growth 5Y29.91%
OCF growth 1Y27.15%
OCF growth 3Y9.08%
OCF growth 5Y44.06%