Tesla (TSLA) Competitors

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TSLA vs. AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, and LCID

Should you be buying Tesla stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Tesla include Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Lucid Group (LCID).

How does Tesla compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Tesla shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.9% of Tesla shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.95%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Apple	27.15%	146.69%	34.02%
Tesla	3.95%	4.89%	2.93%

In the previous week, Apple had 69 more articles in the media than Tesla. MarketBeat recorded 291 mentions for Apple and 222 mentions for Tesla. Tesla's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Apple's score of 0.83 indicating that Tesla is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Apple	163 Very Positive mention(s)	41 Positive mention(s)	57 Neutral mention(s)	21 Negative mention(s)	7 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Tesla	131 Very Positive mention(s)	31 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	16 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Tesla. Apple is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Apple	$451.44B	9.54	$112.01B	$8.27	35.46
Tesla	$94.83B	16.97	$3.79B	$1.09	392.98

Apple has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tesla has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Apple currently has a consensus target price of $305.74, suggesting a potential upside of 4.26%. Tesla has a consensus target price of $398.42, suggesting a potential downside of 6.99%. Given Apple's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Apple is more favorable than Tesla.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Apple	1 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.66
Tesla	5 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.34

Summary

Apple beats Tesla on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesla compare to Amazon.com?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

Tesla presently has a consensus target price of $398.42, suggesting a potential downside of 6.99%. Amazon.com has a consensus target price of $313.09, suggesting a potential upside of 14.84%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than Tesla.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tesla	5 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.34
Amazon.com	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	56 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.95

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Tesla. Amazon.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tesla	$94.83B	16.97	$3.79B	$1.09	392.98
Amazon.com	$716.92B	4.09	$77.67B	$8.36	32.61

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 138 more articles in the media than Tesla. MarketBeat recorded 360 mentions for Amazon.com and 222 mentions for Tesla. Tesla's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Amazon.com's score of 0.81 indicating that Tesla is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Tesla	131 Very Positive mention(s)	31 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	16 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Amazon.com	193 Very Positive mention(s)	73 Positive mention(s)	40 Neutral mention(s)	32 Negative mention(s)	12 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.95%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tesla	3.95%	4.89%	2.93%
Amazon.com	12.22%	19.92%	9.86%

Tesla has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its share price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.

66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Amazon.com beats Tesla on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesla compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.95%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%
Tesla	3.95%	4.89%	2.93%

27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Tesla. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$402.84B	11.92	$132.17B	$13.11	30.29
Tesla	$94.83B	16.97	$3.79B	$1.09	392.98

Alphabet has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tesla has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $362.73, suggesting a potential downside of 8.64%. Tesla has a consensus target price of $398.42, suggesting a potential downside of 6.99%. Given Tesla's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Tesla is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	28 Buy rating(s)	6 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.05
Tesla	5 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.34

In the previous week, Tesla had 16 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 222 mentions for Tesla and 206 mentions for Alphabet. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Tesla's score of 0.86 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	141 Very Positive mention(s)	14 Positive mention(s)	31 Neutral mention(s)	13 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Tesla	131 Very Positive mention(s)	31 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	16 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Alphabet beats Tesla on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesla compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Tesla. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$402.84B	12.03	$132.17B	$13.11	30.56
Tesla	$94.83B	16.97	$3.79B	$1.09	392.98

Alphabet has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tesla has a beta of 1.79, indicating that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Tesla had 20 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 222 mentions for Tesla and 202 mentions for Alphabet. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Tesla's score of 0.86 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	137 Very Positive mention(s)	13 Positive mention(s)	28 Neutral mention(s)	11 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Tesla	131 Very Positive mention(s)	31 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	16 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Tesla shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.9% of Tesla shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.95%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%
Tesla	3.95%	4.89%	2.93%

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $407.86, suggesting a potential upside of 1.79%. Tesla has a consensus target price of $398.42, suggesting a potential downside of 6.99%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Tesla.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	47 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.94
Tesla	5 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.34

Summary

Alphabet beats Tesla on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tesla compare to Lucid Group?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

Tesla has a net margin of 3.95% compared to Lucid Group's net margin of -248.09%. Tesla's return on equity of 4.89% beat Lucid Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tesla	3.95%	4.89%	2.93%
Lucid Group	-248.09%	-304.01%	-41.43%

Tesla has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lucid Group has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.

66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of Lucid Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 64.0% of Lucid Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Tesla presently has a consensus target price of $398.42, suggesting a potential downside of 6.99%. Lucid Group has a consensus target price of $10.50, suggesting a potential upside of 65.62%. Given Lucid Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lucid Group is more favorable than Tesla.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tesla	5 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.34
Lucid Group	3 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.82

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than Lucid Group. Lucid Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tesla	$94.83B	16.97	$3.79B	$1.09	392.98
Lucid Group	$1.40B	1.48	-$2.70B	-$13.19	N/A

In the previous week, Tesla had 177 more articles in the media than Lucid Group. MarketBeat recorded 222 mentions for Tesla and 45 mentions for Lucid Group. Tesla's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Lucid Group's score of -0.29 indicating that Tesla is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Tesla	131 Very Positive mention(s)	31 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	16 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lucid Group	2 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	16 Neutral mention(s)	12 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Tesla beats Lucid Group on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TSLA vs. The Competition

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Metric	Tesla	AUTO Industry	Auto Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.61T	$73.20B	$22.81B	$12.32B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.77%	2.68%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	392.98	53.44	24.35	25.42
Price / Sales	16.97	31.79	18.35	84.85
Price / Cash	160.83	24.03	11.85	53.89
Price / Book	18.99	3.40	3.24	6.83
Net Income	$3.79B	-$490.29M	$429.99M	$333.46M
7 Day Performance	9.60%	4.26%	1.27%	3.08%
1 Month Performance	22.81%	2.17%	2.16%	7.52%
1 Year Performance	43.72%	-13.13%	5.35%	41.50%

Tesla Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
TSLA Tesla	2.6563 of 5 stars	$428.35 +4.0%	$398.42 -7.0%	+43.7%	$1.61T	$94.83B	392.98	134,785	Trending News Analyst Revision
AAPL Apple	4.345 of 5 stars	$277.01 -1.1%	$304.31 +9.9%	+47.7%	$4.07T	$451.44B	33.56	166,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision
AMZN Amazon.com	4.4903 of 5 stars	$272.84 +1.7%	$311.50 +14.2%	+41.2%	$2.95T	$716.92B	32.76	1,576,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade Analyst Revision
GOOG Alphabet	4.1018 of 5 stars	$377.11 -1.6%	$362.73 -3.8%	+157.2%	$4.57T	$402.84B	28.84	190,200	Trending News Analyst Revision
GOOGL Alphabet	3.9619 of 5 stars	$380.21 -1.4%	$402.96 +6.0%	+162.3%	$4.61T	$402.84B	29.06	190,820	Trending News Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision

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Tesla (TSLA) Competitors