Is Tesla Stock Cheap or Expensive?
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Long Term MindsetIndependent analyst profile- Source published
- 16 Oct 2026, 17:27 UTC
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- 16 Oct 2026, 19:27 UTC
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Tesla is currently in Phase 3, the Operating Leverage phase, of its business lifecycle. While revenue grew 9% last year and the company generated $4.4 billion in operating profit over the last 12 months, it is not returning capital to shareholders through buybacks or dividends. Due to the cyclical nature of the automotive industry, its revenue and profits can fluctuate even within a consistent phase. The price-to-sales ratio is 14.6x, which is higher than the market average of 11x over the last three years and significantly above the 7.3x considered a fair value. Tesla's valuation is deemed expensive, trading above the fair value range of $208 to $289, and is not expected to become attractive until it trades below $200 per share. However, Tesla has historically enjoyed a premium valuation due to growth potential in areas like CyberCab and Optimus, and as a long-time shareholder, a sell decision is not being made yet, despite the current expensive valuation.
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