Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Consumer Cyclical
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage. The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, automotive insurance services, as well as part sales and retail merchandise sale. It also provides sedans and sport utility vehicles through direct and used vehicle sales, a network of Tesla Superchargers, and in-app upgrades; purchase financing and leasing services; services for electric vehicles through its company-owned service locations and Tesla mobile service technicians; and vehicle limited warranties and extended service plans. In addition, the company engages in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and utilities through its website, stores, and galleries, as well as through a network of channel partners. Further, it provides services and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty and extended service plans; and various financing options to its residential customers; lithium-ion battery energy storage products, such as Powerwall and Megapack; energy generation products, including solar panels and solar roof; self-driving development and artificial intelligence software, vehicle control and infotainment software, and battery and powertrain. The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc. and changed its name to Tesla, Inc. in February 2017. Tesla, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 0.5% |
| Consumer Cyclical Sector Avg FCF Yield | 5.1% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $6.2B |
| Market Cap | $1.4T |
| P/E Ratio | 311.1x |
Tesla, Inc.'s FCF yield of 0.5% is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tesla, Inc.'s (TSLA) free cash flow yield?
Tesla, Inc.'s (TSLA) free cash flow yield is 0.5%. That is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Is TSLA's free cash flow yield good?
At 0.5%, TSLA's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Tesla, Inc. generate?
Tesla, Inc. generated $6.2B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $1.4T.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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