A veteran analyst considers Tesla the "most undervalued AI name." Despite shares of Tesla (TSLA) hitting new all-time highs in 2025, even more growth may lie ahead in 2026.
This anticipated growth is less about car manufacturing and more about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), which could become the largest growth opportunity in history.
While Tesla is primarily seen as an electric vehicle (EV) company, its valuation differs greatly from rivals. Tesla shares trade at nearly 17 times sales, whereas competitors like Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group trade between 3 and 7 times sales.
"To start an EV business with a single model in production takes billions of dollars. But more importantly, it takes a lot of time, requiring these businesses to continually tap financial markets for more funding."
Analyst insight highlights Tesla’s unique position that justifies its valuation, driven by AI potential and its established market dominance.
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