CVX vs TSLA: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Chevron Corporation and Tesla, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-09.
Chevron Corporation Β· Energy
$175.91
-3.4% upside to fair value
Grade D
VS
Tesla, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$400.49
-1.1% upside to fair value
Grade D
QuantHub Verdict
TSLA has more upside to fair value (-1.1%). CVX trades at a lower forward P/E (30.4x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric CVX TSLA
Current Price $175.91 $400.49
Fair Value Estimate $169.96 $396.15
Upside to Fair Value -3.4% -1.1%
Market Cap $350.3B $1,504.1B
Forward P/E 30.4x 334.1x
EV / EBITDA 9.4x 124.0x
Price / Sales 1.9x 15.4x
Price / FCF 26.2x 214.9x
Revenue Growth YoY +3.2% +15.8%
Gross Margin 25.4% 19.1%
Operating Margin 8.4% 5.0%
Return on Equity 6.2% 4.8%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 3.82% 0.47%
Analyst Consensus Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
CVX β€” Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation operates as a leading integrated oil and gas company within the energy sector, demonstrating medium business quality with a stable competitive position but facing earnings pressure as evidenced by a 36.9% decline in earnings in the most recent quarter. The stock trades at a premium valuation with a P/E trailing and forward of 30.38, EV/EBITDA of 9.41, and a P/FCF of 26.2, refl…
TSLA β€” Tesla, Inc.
Tesla, Inc. is a leading global electric vehicle manufacturer and energy solutions provider, led by CEO Elon Musk since 2008. The company maintains a strong position in the EV market with a unique fast-charging and software ecosystem, although its EV market share is declining amid intensifying competition. Tesla's business quality is medium due to its narrowing moat and modest profitability, with…
Accumulation Zones
Metric CVX TSLA
Zone Low $127.47 $297.11
Zone High $144.47 $336.73
In Buy Zone? No No
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