Toyota (TM) vs. Tesla (TSLA)
This page compares Toyota (TM) with Tesla (TSLA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Toyota (TM) 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 Toyota (TM) 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 | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Toyota Motor Corporation | 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 | 247.19 billion USD | 1,569.33 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 | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -2.19% | -1.04% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -20.79% | 1.49% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -6.75% | 3.95% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 14.38% | 24.87% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -2.68% | 9.49% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -12.34% | -7.09% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 36.92M | 55.79M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 24.72M | 61.41M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 35.54% | 40.34% |
| Beta | 1.48 | 1.78 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Toyota (TM) at 10.10% 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.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
10.10%
- 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)
Toyota (TM) at 7.59% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Tesla (TSLA) at 3.95%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
7.59%
- Max
- 17.27%
- Q3
- 4.52%
- Median
- 1.68%
- Q1
- -5.33%
- Min
- -14.50%
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)
Toyota (TM) at 7.43% 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.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
7.43%
- Max
- 17.87%
- Q3
- 6.99%
- Median
- 3.34%
- Q1
- -3.65%
- Min
- -12.05%
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 | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 10.10% | 4.77% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.86% | 2.84% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.59% | 3.95% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.43% | 5.00% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 16.70% | 19.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Toyota (TM) at 1.27 and Tesla (TSLA) at 2.04 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.27
- Max
- 3.29
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.75
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.43
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 of industry peers, ahead of Toyota (TM) at 1.08, which sits around the industry mid-range.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.08
- 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)
Tesla (TSLA) reports Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 71.48 and can be ranked against industry peers; Toyota (TM) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
--
- 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 | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.27 | 2.04 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.12 | 1.44 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.08 | 0.11 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | -- | 71.48 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 1.89% | 15.78% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 5.51% | 2.25% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 10.91% | 5.19% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 13.24% | 24.63% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 23.24% | 16.01% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -18.00% | -39.08% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 18.05% | -33.28% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 13.31% | 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 Toyota (TM) reports a yield of 3.23%, ranking against industry peers normally.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
3.23%
- Max
- 5.44%
- Q3
- 2.37%
- 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 Toyota (TM) reports a payout of 59.03%, ranking against industry peers normally.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
59.03%
- 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 | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.23% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 59.03% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Toyota (TM) at 9.96 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Tesla (TSLA) at 406.35 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in trailing earnings multiples relative to peers.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
9.96
- Max
- 45.84
- Q3
- 36.14
- Median
- 20.42
- Q1
- 12.99
- Min
- 9.96
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)
Toyota (TM) at 0.76 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.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
0.76
- Max
- 4.09
- Q3
- 1.90
- Median
- 0.75
- Q1
- 0.40
- 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)
Toyota (TM) at 1.24 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Tesla (TSLA) at 16.58 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for TSLA relative to peers.
TM
Automobiles & Components industry group
1.24
- 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 | TM | TSLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 9.96 | 406.35 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.76 | 16.03 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.24 | 16.58 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 45.21 | 224.19 |