View All Stock Evaluations | Evaluation Date: 2026-01-12
Key Takeaways: Is TSLA a Quality Investment?
This section provides a scannable summary for quick reference.
- Verdict: ❌ FAIL — Score: 101/210 (48.1%)
- Moat Strength: Weakening — Brand eroding as BYD overtakes in global EV sales; market share declining
- Financial Health: Good — Zero net debt, $36B cash, but declining margins and ROIC
- Valuation: Significantly Overvalued — P/E 297x, EV/EBITDA 86x, 12x Graham Number
- Key Risk: CEO distraction and reputational damage affecting brand, combined with extreme valuation
This evaluation uses the Charlie Munger Quality Rubric framework analyzing management, moat, financials, and valuation across 8 dimensions.