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One of the most intriguing topics is Tesla’s high valuation despite seemingly modest growth in recent sales. Omar points out that Tesla’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are significantly higher than those of traditional automakers (the so-called “Mag 7”)—sometimes four to six times higher—yet Tesla’s sales growth remains tepid, with a mere 0.5% increase over two years.
This disparity suggests that the market is betting heavily on Tesla’s future. Investors appear to price Tesla not solely as an automaker but as a leader in AI, autonomous vehicles, and robotics—markets projected to be multitrillion-dollar opportunities. Omar believes Tesla’s valuation reflects confidence in its AI platform, which could revolutionize transportation and automation far beyond vehicle sales.