Tesla, Inc.: A Financial Pivot from "Production Hell" to Profitability—An Equity Valuation and Risk Analysis

Authors

Presenter(s)

Huynh Trong Thuc Truong

Comments

3:00-4:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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Description

This paper conducts a thorough financial analysis and valuation of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), a market leader in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors. The research investigates Tesla's economic turnaround, highlighting its transformation from a cost-burdened automaker into a highly profitable enterprise. Key performance metrics such as liquidity ratios, return on equity, and capital structure are evaluated, indicating enhanced short-term solvency and a shift from debt-to-equity financing. The report also includes a scenario analysis and utilizes the discounted cash flow (DCF) model to estimate the intrinsic value of TSLA stock, revealing a valuation relative to the current market price.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Graduate Research

Primary Advisor

Edwin K. Zen

Primary Advisor's Department

Economics and Finance

Keywords

Stander Symposium, School of Business Administration

Recommended Citation

"Tesla, Inc.: A Financial Pivot from "Production Hell" to Profitability—An Equity Valuation and Risk Analysis" (2025). Stander Symposium Projects. 4202.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/4202