Does Tesla Stock Lead The Pack?

Tesla‘s stock has generated positive returns over the past year, although it has underperformed some competitors such as Rivian, which experienced significantly greater returns. As of November 24, 2025, a more detailed examination shows Tesla‘s strong free cash flow and healthy operating margins, even though its revenue growth over the last twelve months has slipped into negative territory. In spite of a positive trend in its stock on November 24th, which was fueled by CEO Elon Musk’s focus on AI chip capabilities, Tesla still holds a high valuation in comparison to traditional automakers. This indicates limited potential for upside if the increasing competition in the changing automotive market and sluggish growth continue.

• TSLA’s 5.1% operating margin, which is above most competitors but below PCAR’s 11.4%, indicates variations in operational efficiency or product offerings.
• TSLA’s -1.6% revenue decline over the last twelve months, falling short of GM, F, RIVN, signifies a decrease in EV demand, though it is better than PCAR and OSK.
• TSLA’s 18.5% increase and 265.4 PE, although lower than the returns of GM, F, and RIVN, demonstrates strong investor confidence in its future growth.

Here’s how Tesla compares in terms of size, valuation, and profitability against key peers.

For more information on Tesla, read Buy or Sell TSLA Stock. Below we compare TSLA’s growth, margin, and valuation with peers over the years.

Revenue Growth Comparison

Operating Margin Comparison

PE Ratio Comparison

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