HD vs TSLA: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of The Home Depot, Inc. and Tesla, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-13.
The Home Depot, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$343.30
+34.6% upside to fair value
Grade A High Quality
VS
Tesla, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$400.49
-1.1% upside to fair value
Grade D
QuantHub Verdict
HD has more upside to fair value (+34.6%). HD trades at a lower forward P/E (24.3x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric HD TSLA
Current Price $343.30 $400.49
Fair Value Estimate $462.14 $396.15
Upside to Fair Value +34.6% -1.1%
Market Cap $342.3B $1,504.1B
Forward P/E 24.3x 334.1x
EV / EBITDA 16.5x 124.0x
Price / Sales 2.0x 15.4x
Price / FCF 23.9x 214.9x
Revenue Growth YoY +4.8% +15.8%
Gross Margin 33.1% 19.1%
Operating Margin 12.4% 5.0%
Return on Equity 113.3% 4.8%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 4.18% 0.47%
Analyst Consensus Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
HD β€” The Home Depot, Inc.
The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a leading home improvement retailer in the consumer cyclical sector, leveraging a strong brand and cost advantages to maintain a durable competitive moat. Despite a modest revenue growth of 4.8% and a decline in earnings by 4.2% in the most recent quarter, the company exhibits exceptional profitability metrics including a 113.3% return on equity and solid margins …
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 HD TSLA
Zone Low $346.61 $297.11
Zone High $392.82 $336.73
In Buy Zone? Yes No
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