Summary of Is Tesla About To SHOCK The Investment World?

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S&P Global has given Tesla a credit rating upgrade, and the company is reportedly planning to spend more on research and development and share buyback. This news may cause the stock to jump, but Tesla is still considered a risk due to potential execution missteps or inefficiencies.

• 00:00:00 Tesla has been given a credit rating upgrade by S&P Global, and the company is reportedly planning to spend more on research and development and share buyback. This news may cause the stock to jump, but it is still considered a risk.
• 00:05:00 Tesla's reported production deliveries for the nine months ending September 30th 2022 were higher than our expectations imagine that somebody underestimating Tesla again and the ramp up in its Global capacity appears on track to meet the strong demand for its products into 2023 we now view Tesla's credit profile more favorably because it continues to demonstrate Market Leadership in electric vehicles so the competition didn't come after all with solid manufacturing efficiency that supports strong ebitda margins and sustained positive free cash flow above our previously upside triggers that's right above the upside everyone continues to underestimate Tesla and it won't be the last time we raised our ratings on Tesla including our issue a credit rating and issue level ratings to Triple B from Double B plus the stable Outlook reflects our expectation that Tesla will maintain low debt levels as it sustains its solid market share profitability and strong liquidity.
• 00:10:00 The video argues that Tesla's high e-biter margins are due to continuing advances in its manufacturing processes, and that its competitive advantages will continue to grow in the coming years.
• 00:15:00 Tesla's strong liquidity and low debt levels are reflected in its AAA rating and expectations of continued strong financial performance. If Tesla's growth rates slow or competition increases, its financial policy could face some harsh tests.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses Tesla's liquidity and predicts that its sources will exceed its threshold of two uses over the next 24 months even if ebitda declines by 30%. It also assumes adequate protection against potential execution missteps or inefficiencies. The rating for Tesla's senior unsecured debt is Triple B, in line with the issuer credit rating. The business risk, country risk, and industry risk are all satisfactory. The competitive position is dominant, unassailable, and fair. Finally, the cash flow and leverage are modest.