One experienced analyst describes Tesla as the "most undervalued AI name." Despite shares of Tesla (TSLA) hitting new all-time highs in 2025, even greater growth could be expected in 2026.
This anticipated growth is less about car manufacturing and more about Tesla's potential in artificial intelligence (AI), which might become the largest growth area in history.
Tesla is widely known as an electric vehicle (EV) company, but its valuation reveals something unusual. Tesla’s shares are trading at nearly 17 times sales, while EV competitors like Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group trade between 3 and 7 times sales.
One veteran analyst believes Tesla is the "most undervalued AI name."
Tesla's strong market position and capital resources offer it a significant advantage over less established EV startups.
Tesla’s soaring valuation is driven less by its electric vehicles and more by its unique position to capitalize on the booming artificial intelligence sector.