The Home Depot (HD) vs. Tesla (TSLA)
This page compares The Home Depot (HD) with Tesla (TSLA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
The Home Depot (HD) and Tesla (TSLA) share the Consumer Discretionary sector but sit in different industry groups — HD in Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and TSLA in Automobiles & Components.
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | The Home Depot, Inc. | Tesla, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Automobiles & Components |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail | Automobiles |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Home Improvement Retail | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market Capitalization | 312.53 billion USD | 1,569.33 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | September 22, 1981 | June 29, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 5.47% | -1.04% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -17.12% | 1.49% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -14.75% | 3.95% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -15.39% | 24.87% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -4.57% | 9.49% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -8.81% | -7.09% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 5.64M | 55.79M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 4.27M | 61.41M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 28.36% | 40.34% |
| Beta | 0.99 | 1.78 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 113.30%, above its industry benchmark range, while Tesla (TSLA) at 4.77% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
113.30%
- Max
- 67.95%
- Q3
- 38.08%
- Median
- 15.30%
- Q1
- 4.14%
- Min
- -36.11%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.77%
- Max
- 41.86%
- Q3
- 10.10%
- Median
- 4.09%
- Q1
- -21.56%
- Min
- -61.80%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both The Home Depot (HD) at 8.41% and Tesla (TSLA) at 3.95% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
8.41%
- Max
- 17.58%
- Q3
- 8.90%
- Median
- 4.27%
- Q1
- 0.65%
- Min
- -9.03%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.95%
- Max
- 17.27%
- Q3
- 4.52%
- Median
- 1.68%
- Q1
- -5.33%
- Min
- -14.50%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) at 12.45% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Tesla (TSLA) at 5.00%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
12.45%
- Max
- 25.31%
- Q3
- 11.55%
- Median
- 5.77%
- Q1
- 1.83%
- Min
- -7.21%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
5.00%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 6.99%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 113.30% | 4.77% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 13.37% | 2.84% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.41% | 3.95% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.45% | 5.00% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.13% | 19.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Tesla (TSLA) at 2.04 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while The Home Depot (HD) at 1.04 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for HD.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.04
- Max
- 2.65
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.40
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.45
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
2.04
- Max
- 3.29
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.75
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.43
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Tesla (TSLA) at 0.11 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile, while The Home Depot (HD) at 3.86 sits above its industry benchmark range.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.86
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.55
- Median
- 0.48
- Q1
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.00
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.11
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.13
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 71.48, above its industry benchmark range, while The Home Depot (HD) at 9.13 sits closer to the industry mid-range.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.13
- Max
- 79.22
- Q3
- 35.15
- Median
- 6.48
- Q1
- 1.53
- Min
- -45.33
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
71.48
- Max
- 25.00
- Q3
- 10.92
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- -4.10
- Min
- -21.51
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.04 | 2.04 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.28 | 1.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 3.86 | 0.11 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 9.13 | 71.48 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 4.79% | 15.78% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 2.23% | 2.25% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 1.52% | 5.19% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 4.51% | 24.63% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -4.39% | 16.01% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -4.47% | -39.08% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -5.18% | -33.28% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 3.58% | 38.32% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile The Home Depot (HD) reports a yield of 2.99%, ranking against industry peers normally.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.99%
- Max
- 6.22%
- Q3
- 2.85%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.37%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Tesla (TSLA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile The Home Depot (HD) reports a payout of 65.56%, ranking against industry peers normally.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
65.56%
- Max
- 74.93%
- Q3
- 32.52%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 59.03%
- Q3
- 30.73%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.99% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 65.56% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) at 21.91 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 406.35 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing earnings multiple for TSLA relative to peers.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
21.91
- Max
- 59.06
- Q3
- 30.67
- Median
- 20.75
- Q1
- 11.68
- Min
- 1.76
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
406.35
- Max
- 45.84
- Q3
- 36.14
- Median
- 20.42
- Q1
- 12.99
- Min
- 9.96
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
The Home Depot (HD) at 1.84 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 16.03 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for TSLA relative to peers.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.84
- Max
- 4.21
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.38
- Min
- 0.09
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
16.03
- Max
- 4.09
- Q3
- 1.90
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.40
- Min
- 0.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
The Home Depot (HD) at 22.43 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but Tesla (TSLA) at 16.58 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with TSLA higher.
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
22.43
- Max
- 22.43
- Q3
- 10.49
- Median
- 3.65
- Q1
- 1.73
- Min
- 0.50
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
16.58
- Max
- 4.36
- Q3
- 2.97
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.29
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | HD | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 21.91 | 406.35 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.84 | 16.03 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 22.43 | 16.58 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 21.45 | 224.19 |