TSLA Leaps 27% In One Month: Does It Lead the Pack?
Here is how Tesla (TSLA) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- TSLA’s operating margin of 6.2% is modest, higher than most peers though lower than PCAR (13.5%).
- TSLA’s revenue growth of -2.7% in the last 12 months is negative, lagging GM, F, RIVN, OSK but outpacing PCAR.
- TSLA gained 78.6% in the past year and trades at a PE of 227.0, outperforming its peers.
As a quick background, Tesla provides electric vehicles, regulatory credits, and designs, manufactures, installs, sells, and leases energy generation and storage solutions.
TSLA stock has jumped meaningfully recently and we currently find it unattractive. This may feel like a caution, and there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. However, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach. Strategic asset allocation and diversification helps you stay invested. Did you know investors who panicked out of the S&P in 2020 lost significant upside that followed? Trefis High Quality Portfolio and Empirical Asset Management’s asset allocation approach are designed to reduce volatility so you can stay the course.
| TSLA | GM | PCAR | F | RIVN | OSK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 1,385.3 | 57.9 | 51.6 | 50.3 | 15.8 | 8.5 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 92.7 | 187.6 | 32.4 | 182.9 | 5.2 | 10.4 |
| PE Ratio | 227.0 | 12.1 | 14.9 | 10.0 | -4.5 | 13.0 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | -2.7% | 5.3% | -8.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 6.2% | 5.7% | 13.5% | 2.4% | -69.9% | 9.3% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 6.0% | -1.0% | 7.3% | 5.1% | -87.2% | 5.7% |
| 12M Market Return | 78.6% | 35.1% | 0.9% | 30.5% | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Why does this matter? TSLA just went up 27% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell TSLA Stock to see if Tesla holds up as a quality investment. Furthermore, there is always a risk of fall after a strong rally – see how the stock has dipped and recovered in the past through TSLA Dip Buyer Analysis lens.
Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | -2.7% | 0.9% | 18.8% | 51.4% |
| GM | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 23.4% |
| PCAR | -8.6% | -4.2% | 21.9% | 22.5% |
| F | 3.0% | 5.0% | 11.5% | 15.9% |
| RIVN | 2.7% | 12.1% | 167.4% | 2914.5% |
| OSK | 0.2% | 11.1% | 16.6% | 7.0% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 17.0% |
| GM | 5.7% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| PCAR | 13.5% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| F | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| RIVN | -69.9% | -94.3% | -129.4% | -413.5% |
| OSK | 9.3% | 9.9% | 8.7% | 4.6% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | 227.0 | 181.1 | 52.6 | 30.6 |
| GM | 12.1 | 9.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| PCAR | 14.9 | 13.1 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| F | 10.0 | 6.7 | 11.2 | -23.6 |
| RIVN | -4.5 | -2.8 | -4.1 | -2.5 |
| OSK | 13.0 | 9.1 | 11.9 | 33.3 |
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