Sizing Up Tesla (TSLA, $310.91) vs. Fiat Chrysler (FCAU, $14.37)
Tesla emerged as the most talked-about auto stock in 2018, even though Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has a better legacy in the auto making industry than Tesla. For FCAU, 2018 was a rough year in the stock market with its share prices dropping ~19% over the last 12 months. On the other hand, Tesla’s share price rose 7%, but it’s difficult to draw a conclusion on that basis alone -- if the year had ended a week earlier, Tesla’s price would have dropped by 5%. Volatility surrounding Tesla has been an area of concern.
Perhaps a more useful way to look at the two companies is by their respective growth strategies.
While FCAU’s growth story is an impressive one with an ever expanding SUV brand boosting the company’s margins, Tesla is yet to report a full year profit.
According to one Morgan Stanely analyst, however, Tesla has the potential of an eventual addressable market at $15 trillion – nearly 20% of the entire world's GDP. Tesla has a vision, but the financial support needed to achieve it is enormous, particularly for a company that already burns cash at an alarming rate. In the nearer term, for fundamental investors, the FCAU growth strategy may be more sustainably profitable and scalable.
TSLA in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on November 18, 2025
The 10-day moving average for TSLA crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on November 18, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 06, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on TSLA as a result. In of 79 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for TSLA turned negative on November 04, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
TSLA moved below its 50-day moving average on November 13, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TSLA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 3 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TSLA advanced for three days, in of 338 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
TSLA may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 284 cases where TSLA Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TSLA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (16.694) is normal, around the industry mean (3.756). P/E Ratio (276.724) is within average values for comparable stocks, (269.431). TSLA's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (7.962) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.105). TSLA has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.043). P/S Ratio (14.793) is also within normal values, averaging (24.344).
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