Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Factsheet

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-22. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 2.9%. FCF margin 3.2%. D/E 0.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	2.9%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	3.2%	Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity	0.1x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 2.9% — Bottom 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 3.2% — Bottom 50%.

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Profitability: Tesla, Inc. earns 2.9% ROIC, Bottom 50% in Industrials

ROIC TTM 2.9%, sector median 7.2%, Bottom 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 2.6% × asset turnover 0.7x. Gross margin 19.3%. Operating margin 3.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	TSLA	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	2.9%	Red flag	Below sector median of 7.2%
Return on Equity (ROE)	3.8%	Warning	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	19.3%	Warning	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	3.3%	Warning	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: Tesla, Inc. generates $3.3B FCF at 3.2% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $3.3B. FCF margin 3.2%, Bottom 50%. OCF/Net income 5.8x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	TSLA	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.2%	Warning	Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$3.3B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	5.8x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: Tesla, Inc. at 0.1x leverage, 10.0x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.1x. Net cash $36.2B. Interest coverage 10.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	TSLA	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.1x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$36.2B	Excellent	Net cash positive
Interest Coverage	10.0x	Good	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: Tesla, Inc. trades at 488.2x earnings

P/E 488.2x. EV/Sales 14.8x. FCF yield 0.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	TSLA	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	488.2x	Warning	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	14.8x	Warning	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	0.2%	Warning	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: Tesla, Inc. returns 0.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.0%. Share count +18.9% YoY. Capital returned $0 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Metric	TSLA	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.0%	Warning	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	18.9%	Warning	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$0	Adequate	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	2.9%	Bottom 50%	0.4x below
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.2%	Bottom 50%	0.5x below
Gross Margin	19.3%	Bottom 50%	0.6x below
Operating Margin	3.3%	Bottom 50%	0.5x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	3.8%	Bottom 50%	0.4x below
P/E Ratio	488.2x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	TSLA	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	2.9%	Red flag	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 7.2%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.2%	Warning	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 6.3%)
Gross Margin	19.3%	Warning	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 32.1%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	10.4%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	488.2x	Warning	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	0.2%	Red flag	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Tesla, Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 2.9%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 3.1% with a declining trend. Sector median 7.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: What is Tesla, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) has a free cash flow margin of 3.2%, generating $3.3 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: What is Tesla, Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) trades at a P/E ratio of 488.2x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 14.8x. FCF yield 0.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: What is Tesla, Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) grew revenue by 8.3% year-over-year. EPS -37.0% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

Q: How does Tesla, Inc. compare to competitors in Industrials?

Compared to other companies in Industrials, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) shows: ROIC 2.9%, sector median 7.2% (Bottom 50%). FCF margin 3.2%, sector median 6.3% (Bottom 50%). Gross margin 19.3%, 12.8pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Industrials companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with Tesla, Inc.?

Quantitative warning flags for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA): 1) FCF margin 3.2% (below 5%); 2) ROIC declining -2.7% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-22.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-22. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.