Honda (HMC) vs. Tesla (TSLA)
This page compares Honda (HMC) with Tesla (TSLA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Honda (HMC) and Tesla (TSLA) are both classified in the Automobile Manufacturers sub-industry within the broader Automobiles industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
Tesla (TSLA) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Honda (HMC) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Tesla, Inc. |
| Country/Region | Japan | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Automobiles & Components | Automobiles & Components |
| GICS Industry | Automobiles | Automobiles |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Automobile Manufacturers | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market Capitalization | 32.85 billion USD | 1,517.73 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | June 29, 2010 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 5.54% | -5.41% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -17.89% | -1.78% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -13.94% | -7.91% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 36.87% | 17.15% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 6.00% | 7.43% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -12.60% | -8.83% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 26.94M | 58.91M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 20.92M | 61.98M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 35.47% | 39.86% |
| Beta | 1.27 | 1.78 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Honda (HMC) at 4.09% and Tesla (TSLA) at 4.77% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
4.09%
- Max
- 41.86%
- Q3
- 10.10%
- Median
- 4.09%
- Q1
- -21.56%
- Min
- -61.80%
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 Honda (HMC) at 2.32% 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.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
2.32%
- Max
- 14.75%
- Q3
- 4.52%
- Median
- 1.68%
- Q1
- -5.33%
- Min
- -14.50%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.95%
- Max
- 14.75%
- Q3
- 4.52%
- Median
- 1.68%
- Q1
- -5.33%
- Min
- -14.50%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Honda (HMC) at 3.12% and Tesla (TSLA) at 5.00% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.12%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 7.07%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
5.00%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 7.07%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 4.09% | 4.77% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.59% | 2.84% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.32% | 3.95% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.12% | 5.00% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.48% | 19.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Honda (HMC) at 1.36 and Tesla (TSLA) at 2.04 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.36
- Max
- 3.73
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.75
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.43
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
2.04
- Max
- 3.73
- 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 of industry peers, ahead of Honda (HMC) at 1.06, which sits around the industry mid-range.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.06
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.13
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.28
- 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)
Both Honda (HMC) at 685.89 and Tesla (TSLA) at 71.48 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, indicating wide cushions to cover interest expense from operating income or EBIT.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
685.89
- Max
- 25.00
- Q3
- 10.92
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- -4.10
- Min
- -21.51
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 | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.36 | 2.04 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 1.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.06 | 0.11 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 685.89 | 71.48 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -3.40% | 15.78% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -1.94% | 2.25% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.23% | 5.19% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 7.75% | 24.63% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -41.16% | 16.01% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -44.21% | -39.08% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 9.30% | -33.28% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 15.59% | 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 Honda (HMC) reports a yield of 5.44%, ranking against industry peers normally.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
5.44%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- 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 Honda (HMC) reports a payout of 81.19%, ranking against industry peers normally.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
81.19%
- Max
- 59.03%
- Q3
- 30.73%
- 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 | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.44% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 81.19% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Honda (HMC) at 10.54 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 392.99 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in trailing earnings multiples relative to peers.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
10.54
- Max
- 55.25
- Q3
- 34.73
- Median
- 20.47
- Q1
- 12.68
- Min
- 10.01
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
392.99
- Max
- 55.25
- Q3
- 34.73
- Median
- 20.47
- Q1
- 12.68
- Min
- 10.01
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Honda (HMC) at 0.24 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 15.51 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in trailing revenue multiples relative to peers.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.24
- Max
- 4.04
- Q3
- 1.89
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.09
TSLA
Automobiles & Components industry group
15.51
- Max
- 4.04
- Q3
- 1.89
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.39
- Min
- 0.09
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Honda (HMC) at 0.50 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Tesla (TSLA) at 16.58 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in book-value multiples relative to peers.
HMC
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.50
- Max
- 4.36
- Q3
- 2.97
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.29
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 | HMC | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 10.54 | 392.99 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.24 | 15.51 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 0.50 | 16.58 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 24.46 | 216.82 |