Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) DCF Valuation and Intrinsic Value
Pierce Agent ran an update on October 16, 2026. This Pierce Research report is a public summary, not a recommendation.
TSLA Bull, Base & Bear Case Valuations
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Hyperscaler CAPEX pauses, aggressive supply constraints, margin compression to historical lows.
Published Pierce Agent base case. Margin of safety uses (fair value − price) / fair value.
Next-gen architecture ramps ahead of schedule, sovereign AI expansion, pricing power sustained.
Margin of Safety
Fair Value: $230.50 vs Last close $354.72
Pierce Agent's 5-year discounted cash flow model puts TSLA intrinsic value at $230.50. Versus last close the stock is overvalued by 53.9% (margin of safety -53.9%).
Valuation Sensitivity Matrix
| WACC \ Growth | 3.0% g | 3.5% g | 4.0% g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8% WACC | $259.32 -26.9% | $284.98 -19.7% | $317.39 -10.5% |
| 8.8% WACC | $213.90 -39.7% | $230.50 -35.0% Base Case | $250.57 -29.4% |
| 9.8% WACC | $181.90 -48.7% | $193.39 -45.5% | $206.86 -41.7% |
Technical levels below come from the same Pierce Agent run: 50-day and 200-day moving averages, RSI-14, and nearest support/resistance. Use them as context for timing, not as a substitute for the DCF.
Key Technical Levels & Momentum
Fundamental Health & Moat Assessment
Tesla auto automotive gross margins face near-term EV price competition, but energy storage (Megapack) deployments and FSD v12 autonomous driving options represent high-margin non-linear growth levers.
- ✓ Robotaxi cybercab unveiling and commercial deployment
- ✓ Energy storage revenue doubling with Lathrop Megafactory expansion
- ✓ Sub-$30k next-gen vehicle platform introduction
- ⚠ EV price deflation and automotive gross margin erosion
- ⚠ Full self driving autonomous software regulatory hurdles
- ⚠ Geopolitical exposure in China and supply chain disruption
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