Based on the Tesla Inc. stock forecasts from 31 analysts, the average analyst target price for Tesla Inc. is USD 942.65 over the next 12 months. Tesla Inc.’s average analyst rating is Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Tesla Inc. is Slightly Bullish, which is based on 9 positive signals and 6 negative signals. At the last closing, Tesla Inc.’s stock price was USD 740.37. Tesla Inc.’s stock price has changed by +81.57% over the past week, -130.39% over the past month and +22.35% over the last year.

Yesterday, Goldman Sachs maintained the Buy rating on the stock, and cut the target to $1000 from $1200.

Tesla, Inc. develops, manufactures, rents, and sells electric automobiles, as well as energy generation and storage solutions, in the United States, China, and around the world. Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage are the company’s two segments.

Tesla Motors, Inc. was the company’s previous name until February 2017, when it changed to Tesla, Inc. Tesla, Inc. is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and was founded in 2003.

What we like:

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Superior risk-adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk-adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered a better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered a better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered a better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

Compared to its sector, this stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

 

What we don’t like:

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above the median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peer’s median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on a cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering buying.

Highly leveraged

Compared to its sector peers on debt to equity, the company is in the bottom half and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on a free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering buying.