TSLA vs GM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Tesla, Inc. vs General Motors Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | TSLA | GM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $372.22 | $75.92 |
| Market cap | $1.47T | $66.62B |
| P/E ratio | 409.0 | 16.6 |
| ROE | 3.84% | 6.28% |
| Profit margin | 3.11% | 2.12% |
| Revenue growth | -0.20% | 2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.95% |
| Beta | 1.92 | 1.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
TSLA vs GM in plain English
- TSLA is the bigger company — about 22.1× the market cap of GM.
- GM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.6 vs 409.0).
- GM earns a higher return on equity (6% vs 4%).
- GM is growing revenue faster (3% vs -0%).
- GM pays a dividend (0.95%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
TSLA return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.