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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Tesla (TSLA): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Automobiles & Components peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Tesla (TSLA)
Profile ItemTSLA
NameTesla, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization1,423.16 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJune 29, 2010
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

TSLA
GSPC
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Tesla (TSLA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Tesla (TSLA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Tesla (TSLA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)15.36%5.97%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)13.38%-6.77%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)11.65%-4.85%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

TSLA
GSPC
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Tesla (TSLA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Tesla (TSLA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)44.79%47.29%
Beta (5Y)1.811.30
Max Drawdown (5Y)-73.63%-73.10%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. TSLA is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.250.04
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.370.08

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) posts ROE of 4.90%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.90%

Group distribution
Max
41.97%
Q3
11.32%
Median
5.13%
TSLA
4.90%
Q1
-14.13%
Min
-49.98%
Largest peers
RACE
41.97%
TM
10.23%
TSLA
4.90%
GM
4.02%
HMC
-2.85%
F
-14.81%
RIVN
-65.69%
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on ROE within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) keeps 3.95% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

3.95%

Group distribution
Max
15.12%
Q3
4.33%
TSLA
3.95%
Median
1.47%
Q1
-3.14%
Min
-13.87%
Largest peers
RACE
22.19%
TM
7.59%
TSLA
3.95%
GM
1.38%
HMC
-1.95%
F
-3.22%
RIVN
-63.62%
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on net margin within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) turns 4.20% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

4.20%

Group distribution
Max
29.48%
Q3
8.69%
TSLA
4.20%
Median
3.45%
Q1
-5.57%
Min
-19.36%
Largest peers
RACE
29.48%
GM
9.36%
F
5.74%
TM
4.57%
TSLA
4.20%
HMC
-17.28%
RIVN
-63.79%
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on operating margin within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)4.90%5.13%
ROA (TTM)2.23%2.23%
Net Margin (TTM)3.95%1.47%
Operating Margin (TTM)4.20%3.45%
Gross Margin (TTM)19.07%16.76%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Tesla (TSLA) grew revenue -2.93%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

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Tesla (TSLA): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Automobiles & Components industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Tesla (TSLA) grew earnings per share -47.06%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Tesla (TSLA): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Automobiles & Components industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-2.93%3.03%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)5.19%5.75%
EPS Growth (YoY)-47.06%-16.76%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-33.18%-6.85%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Tesla (TSLA) has current ratio of 2.04, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.04

Group distribution
Max
4.97
Q3
2.67
TSLA
2.04
Median
1.83
Q1
1.12
Min
0.06
Largest peers
RACE
2.57
RIVN
2.10
TSLA
2.04
HMC
1.28
TM
1.27
GM
1.15
F
1.09
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on current ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Tesla (TSLA) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.19

Group distribution
Max
2.53
Q3
1.19
Median
0.72
Q1
0.26
TSLA
0.19
Min
0.00
Largest peers
F
4.26
GM
1.99
RIVN
1.18
HMC
1.14
TM
1.07
RACE
0.72
TSLA
0.19
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.041.83
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.190.72
Net Debt / EBITDA-2.601.73

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
4.30%
Q3
1.80%
TSLA
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
HMC
248.49%
TM
53.21%
F
4.29%
RACE
0.97%
TSLA
0.00%
GM
0.00%
RIVN
0.00%
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on dividend yield within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
82.28%
Q3
33.54%
TSLA
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
F
64.10%
HMC
55.35%
RACE
33.21%
TM
31.40%
GM
22.99%
TSLA
0.00%
RIVN
0.00%
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on payout ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) trades at P/E ratio of 344.48, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

344.48

Group distribution
TSLA
344.48
Max
48.85
Q3
30.60
Median
21.90
Q1
13.74
Min
5.99
Largest peers
TSLA
344.48
RACE
36.24
GM
27.71
TM
9.79
F
--
HMC
--
RIVN
--
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on P/E ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Tesla (TSLA) trades at 14.54 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

14.54

Group distribution
TSLA
14.54
Max
4.13
Q3
1.94
Median
0.61
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
Largest peers
TSLA
14.54
RACE
9.03
RIVN
4.65
GM
0.39
F
0.30
TM
0.00
HMC
0.00
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on P/S ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Tesla (TSLA) trades at 16.92 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

TSLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

16.92

Group distribution
TSLA
16.92
Max
4.22
Q3
2.21
Median
1.33
Q1
0.69
Min
-1.46
Largest peers
TSLA
16.92
TM
15.26
RACE
14.12
RIVN
5.08
F
1.52
GM
1.18
HMC
0.51
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Where Tesla (TSLA) stands on P/B ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Tesla (TSLA) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: TSLAIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)344.4821.90
P/S Ratio (TTM)14.540.61
P/B Ratio (MRQ)16.921.33
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)0.37%5.01%