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Oh man, Tesla. What a wild ride, seriously. So, picture this: back in early 2023, their stock was hanging out around $110, just chilling there. Then, like someone hit the nitro button, it zoomed up over 300%—mind-blowing, right? By the time the year kicked off, we were looking at $480. Why, you ask? Folks were just pumped about their AI stuff and that whole self-driving car dream.
But wait, plot twist! Cue Elon Musk stirring the pot with some drama – him and the board, Trump stuff, it’s a whole soap opera. Anyway, the excitement got a little deflated. Even with all that, Tesla was still strutting its stuff in the S&P 500 today, up nearly 4%. Guess there’s still some good vibes around.
Let me just throw in a random pic here. Imagine a shiny Tesla graphic-sized “medium” in the center of your mind.
Okay, Tesla’s not just about cars anymore – if you blinked, you missed them becoming an AI and energy company too. They’ve turned into this crazy empire with Gigafactories popping out cars like nobody’s business, and a Supercharger network that’s unmatched. Even with some bumps, they’re chugging along.
They pushed out around 1.8 million cars in 2024—huge numbers! And get this, their energy storage is on fire, growing like 154% in a year. Plus, their Full Self-Driving? It’s zooming ahead with billions of miles in the bag.
But (why is there always a but?), first quarter of 2025 threw them a curveball. Revenues dropped 9%, down to $19.3 billion. They were juggling Model Y upgrades all over, and it showed—deliveries fell 13%, and operating income tanked 66% to just $399 million. Ouch, right?
These hiccups, thanks to the Model Y mess-up, just show how fast things can flip for Tesla. Which brings us to… The Value Meter! Dramatic pause.
So, their enterprise value-to-net asset value ratio is sitting at 11.99—just shy of the average 12.37. Maybe not what you’d expect from a big name like Tesla, eh?
Now, let’s talk cash. Tesla’s free cash flow is kinda… meh. It’s averaging only 2.43% of their net assets over the last four quarters. They’re not exactly breaking records compared to the 8.33% you’d see in similar companies. In simpler words, they’re squeezing out less cash per asset dollar than others. It’s a bit concerning.
Tesla’s got its battles—more folks are diving into the EV scene. Ford, GM, and new kids like Rivian are stepping up. Price cuts are squishing margins, and who knows what’s going on with those EV incentives from the government?
However—and it’s a big however—Tesla’s still got some strong cards. Their Supercharger network is untouchable, they’re getting better at manufacturing, and their software game is ahead of the pack when it comes to those self-driving cars.
Bottom line time: Tesla’s pricey, but not insanely so when you put them alongside other growth companies. Their cash game could be stronger, so maybe don’t expect any steals.
For those dreaming of a world with Tesla’s autonomous wonders and green energy, the current price ain’t too shabby. Just remember, it’s no bargain bin find.
The Value Meter? It’s calling Tesla “Appropriately Valued.”
Oh right, another pic here, perfectly sized. Just imagine it.
So, what do you wanna see next on The Value Meter? Toss your stock picks in the comments!
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