Tesla (TSLA) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Tesla

NasdaqGS•Consumer Cyclical•Auto Manufacturers

$398.50-5.32(-0.01%)After hours

Market Cap

$1.29T

P/E

399.5x

P/S

12.4x

P/B

14.4x

Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage. The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, automotive insurance services, as well as part sales and retail merchandise sale. It also provides sedans and sport utility vehicles through direct and used vehicle sales, a network of Tesla Superchargers, and in-app upgrades; purchase financing and leasing services; services for electric vehicles through its company-owned service locations and Tesla mobile service technicians; and vehicle limited warranties and extended service plans. In addition, the company engages in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and utilities through its website, stores, and galleries, as well as through a network of channel partners. Further, it provides services and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty and extended service plans; and various financing options to its residential customers; lithium-ion battery energy storage products, such as Powerwall and Megapack; energy generation products, including solar panels and solar roof; self-driving development and artificial intelligence software, vehicle control and infotainment software, and battery and powertrain. The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc. and changed its name to Tesla, Inc. in February 2017. Tesla, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 50/100

Strongest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (17/25); weakest: Profitability (7/25).

Profitability7/25

Growth11/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags17/25

Cash & Earnings Quality15/25

Strengths

Low leverageCash-backed earningsNet cash positionImproving margins

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 399.5x5y range 30.9x – 399.5x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 12.4x5y range 4.8x – 20.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 14.4x5y range 8.7x – 36.0x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 23.6% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Leverage Risk

Watch

Debt-to-equity has risen 27.0% recently — increasing financial risk even if the current ratio is manageable.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $1.29T

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $103.57B
Q. Revenue: $28.05B
TTM EBITDA: $9.14B
TTM Op. Income: $3.47B
Q. Op. Income: $718.00M
TTM Net Income: $3.22B
Q. Net Income: $787.00M
EPS: $0.243
Shares Out.: $3.24B

$103.57B in TTM revenue grew 8.3% YoY, reaching $28.05B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $9.14B and TTM operating income of $3.47B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $3.22B means revenue is converting into profit. Over the past year, TTM revenue is up 8% — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 19.6%
EBITDA Margin: 8.2%
Op. Margin: 2.6%
Net Margin: 2.8%

Op. margin of 2.6% is down 3.2% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 2.8% and gross margin of 19.6% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 56% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 399.5x
P/S Ratio: 12.4x
P/B Ratio: 14.4x

At 399.5x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 12.4x and P/B of 14.4x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $157.52B
Cash: $17.85B
Long-Term Debt: $7.96B
Book Value: $89.29B
D/E Ratio: 0.1
Debt/EBITDA: 3.5

With $157.52B in assets and $7.96B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.1and book value is $89.29B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Over the past year, debt/equity is up 27% — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $6.26B
TTM Free Cash Flow: $3.30B
FCF Margin: 3.2%
FCF / Net Income: 1.0

TTM FCF of $3.30B on $6.26B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.0x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.