Tesla is a global electric car maker and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003, Tesla designs and produces electric vehicles and energy generation and storage products, including solar panels and at-home charging stations. Its network of 45,000+ Superchargers is the largest network of fast-chargers in the US.
Co-founded and led by billionaire Elon Musk, Tesla is currently the most valuable car brand worldwide. In addition to its lineup of sedans and SUVs, Tesla's future vehicle models include the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla's version of a pickup truck, and its upcoming fully electric semi truck, dubbed Tesla Semi.
Tesla (TSLA) stock launched on the NASDAQ in 2010 and its share price has since experienced massive growth.
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- Are TSLA shares over-valued?
- Tesla's financials
- How volatile are TSLA shares?
- Does Tesla pay a dividend?
- Have TSLA shares ever split?
- Other common questions
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Latest updates for Tesla
September 9, 2024: Tesla shares jump 3% as Elon Musk denies report of revenue split with xAI, according to Yahoo Finance.
September 3, 2024: Tesla plans to produce a six-seat variant of its Model Y car in China from late 2025, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the US automaker strives to increase the appeal of its best-selling yet aging electric vehicle, according to Yahoo Finance.
August 27, 2024: With X's (formerly Twitter) revenue collapsing by a huge amount, many investors fear Elon Musk will liquidate Tesla stock to help, which could decrease Tesla's value.
August 20, 2024: Tesla’s stock rose 1.5% in premarket trades Tuesday after the European Commission cut its planned tariff on imports of the company’s electric vehicles from China, according to Market Watch.
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Tesla stock price (NASDAQ: TSLA)
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Tesla shares at a glance
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Information last updated 2024-09-16.
| Open | $229.30 |
|---|---|
| High | $229.96 |
| Low | $223.53 |
| Close | $226.78 |
| Previous close | $230.29 |
| Change | $-3.51 |
| Change % | -1.5242% |
| Volume | 53,959,844 |
Information last updated 2024-09-13.
| 52-week range | $138.80 - $273.93 |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | $224.12 |
| 200-day moving average | $202.48 |
| Wall St. target price | $210.87 |
| PE ratio | 64.6882 |
| Dividend yield | N/A (0%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.56 |
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Tesla price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $226.78 from 2024-09-16
| 1 week (2024-09-10) | 0.27% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2024-08-16) | 4.93% |
| 3 months (2024-06-17) | 20.99% |
| 6 months (2024-03-15) | 38.64% |
| 1 year (2023-09-15) | -17.35% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2022-09-16) | -25.24% |
| 3 years (2021-09-17) | 253.1633 |
| 5 years (2019-09-17) | 363.21% |
Is Tesla stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Tesla stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Tesla's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Tesla's P/E ratio
Tesla's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 65x. In other words, Tesla shares trade at around 65x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
Tesla's PEG ratio
Tesla's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 3.3231. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Tesla's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Tesla's EBITDA
Tesla's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $12.2 billion.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Tesla's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
Tesla financials
| Revenue TTM | $95.3 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 8.58% |
| Gross profit TTM | $20.9 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 4.42% |
| Return on equity TTM | 20.86% |
| Profit margin | 13% |
| Book value | $20.81 |
| Market Capitalization | $735.7 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Tesla share dividends
We're not expecting Tesla to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
Have Tesla's shares ever split?
Tesla's shares were split on a 3:1 basis on 24 August 2022. So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 3 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Tesla shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 66.7% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Tesla shares which in turn could have impacted Tesla's share price.
Tesla share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Tesla's shares have ranged in value from as little as $138.8025 up to $273.93. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Tesla's is 2.29. This would suggest that Tesla's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.
Tesla overview
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 Automotive segment offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty after-sales vehicle, used vehicles, body shop and parts, supercharging, retail merchandise, and vehicle insurance services. This segment 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. The Energy Generation and Storage segment 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; and provision of service and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty, as well as various financing options to its solar customers. The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
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What percentage of Tesla is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 12.998% of Tesla shares are held by insiders and 47.092% by institutions.
How many people work for Tesla?
Latest data suggests 140,473 work at Tesla.
When does the fiscal year end for Tesla?
Tesla's fiscal year ends in December.
Where is Tesla based?
Tesla's address is: 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX, United States, 78725
What is Tesla's ISIN number?
Tesla's international securities identification number is: US88160R1014
What is Tesla's CUSIP number?
Tesla's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 88160R101
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