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 | $390.22 | $86.00 |
| Market cap | $1.54T | $72.55B |
| P/E ratio | 428.8 | 18.8 |
| ROE | 3.84% | 6.28% |
| Profit margin | 3.11% | 2.12% |
| Revenue growth | -0.20% | 2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.84% |
| Beta | 1.74 | 1.42 |
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 21.3× the market cap of GM.
- GM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.8 vs 428.8).
- GM earns a higher return on equity (6% vs 4%).
- GM is growing revenue faster (3% vs -0%).
- GM pays a dividend (0.84%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
TSLA return calculator
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GM return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.