Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Tesla is navigating one of the most volatile chapters in its history.</li><li>In recent quarters, the EV giant has grappled with sagging sales, escalating regulatory headwinds, and increasing scrutiny around its Full Self-Driving (FSD) claims.</li><li>The company’s forward momentum has been challenged by aggressive Chinese competitors, an aging product lineup, and the polarizing public persona of its CEO, Elon Musk.</li></ul>

Tesla is navigating one of the most volatile chapters in its history.In recent quarters, the EV giant has grappled with sagging sales, escalating regulatory headwinds, and increasing scrutiny around its Full Self-Driving (FSD) claims.The company’s forward momentum has been challenged by aggressive Chinese competitors, an aging product lineup, and the polarizing public persona of its CEO, Elon Musk.

Tesla's Tumultuous Ride: Sales Slump, FSD Turbulence, & The $25 Trillion Robot Dream!

Managing Partner, VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Managing Partner

Valuation & Research Specialists (VRS) is a boutique financial advisor with more than 17 years of experience in Corporate Valuation and Finance, and a diversified client base including some of the largest Companies in Greece.

Since 2002, VRS has completed more than 200 engagements in the areas of business valuation and financial analysis for more than 100 clients in a wide range of industries.

VRS has been honored to work with small and large private and publicly traded companies in Europe and overseas.

Boutique Financial Advisor

<ul><li>Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally.</li><li>The company operates in two segments, Automotive and Energy Generation &amp; Storage.</li><li>The Company's shares are listed in the Nasdaq Composite Index under the symbol 'TSLA' since June 29, 2010 and are included among the companies with the higher market capitalization globally. </li></ul>

Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally.The company operates in two segments, Automotive and Energy Generation &amp; Storage.The Company's shares are listed in the Nasdaq Composite Index under the symbol 'TSLA' since June 29, 2010 and are included among the companies with the higher market capitalization globally. 

FLASH NOTE: TESLA INC. Common Stock - July 23, 2025

Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

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<li>Blended ASP of decline of 1% q/q in the past two quarters in 2H23, better than 3-10% q/q decline during 3Q22-2Q23, resulting in Tesla's blended ASP decline to decelerate. </li>
<li>Due to Tesla's cost cutting efforts with nice inventory control, we calculates profits/EV rebounded nicely by 21% q/q to US$3,490 per EV in 4Q23, much nicer than no profits.</li>
<li>Good improvement on its FSD Beta version 12.1.2 lately might become a pure profits/EV boost by incremental subscription of US$10,000-15,000 per EV or monthly fee by existing Tesla owners.</li>
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Blended ASP of decline of 1% q/q in the past two quarters in 2H23, better than 3-10% q/q decline during 3Q22-2Q23, resulting in Tesla's blended ASP decline to decelerate. 
Due to Tesla's cost cutting efforts with nice inventory control, we calculates profits/EV rebounded nicely by 21% q/q to US$3,490 per EV in 4Q23, much nicer than no profits.
Good improvement on its FSD Beta version 12.1.2 lately might become a pure profits/EV boost by incremental subscription of US$10,000-15,000 per EV or monthly fee by existing Tesla owners.


Good Entry Point as Tesla Stabilizes Its 4Q23 Asp and Profits Per EV

<ul><li>Tesla’s latest earnings and strategic updates present a revealing picture of a company navigating an increasingly complex path.</li><li>The electric vehicle and clean energy giant is caught between near-term financial pressure and long-term ambitions rooted in AI, autonomy, and robotics.</li><li>While recent quarterly results missed Wall Street’s expectations—adjusted earnings came in at 40 cents per share and revenue dropped 12% year-over-year to $22.5 billion—investor focus has shifted beyond EV sales.</li></ul>

Tesla’s latest earnings and strategic updates present a revealing picture of a company navigating an increasingly complex path.The electric vehicle and clean energy giant is caught between near-term financial pressure and long-term ambitions rooted in AI, autonomy, and robotics.While recent quarterly results missed Wall Street’s expectations—adjusted earnings came in at 40 cents per share and revenue dropped 12% year-over-year to $22.5 billion—investor focus has shifted beyond EV sales.

Tesla Continues To Stumble As Musk Warns of “Rough Quarters”—Here’s What’s Really Going On!

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<li>Not impressive earnings result for 2Q25 as revenue fell 12%, led by a weaker EV sales followed by lower sales from the renewable energy division as well.  </li>
<li>The highest-margin business contributor, regulatory credit, may be gone soon as recently the US government removed the financial penalty for higher emissions. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla (TSLA US)</a> is trading at premium compared to its Chinese counterparts such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nio-inc-2d526675-c878-4104-840f-87fed1735e85" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35652:1" rel="noopener">NIO (9866 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xpeng-inc-4cc65854-d10c-4d20-bf7e-ca0e016715ff" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33772:1" rel="noopener">XPeng (9868 HK)</a> .</li>
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Not impressive earnings result for 2Q25 as revenue fell 12%, led by a weaker EV sales followed by lower sales from the renewable energy division as well.  
The highest-margin business contributor, regulatory credit, may be gone soon as recently the US government removed the financial penalty for higher emissions. 

Tesla (TSLA US) is trading at premium compared to its Chinese counterparts such as BYD (1211 HK) , NIO (9866 HK) and XPeng (9868 HK) .


United States

Tesla Inc. operates as a multinational automotive and clean energy company. The Company designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, and related products and services. Tesla owns its sales and service network and sells electric power train components to other automobile manufacturers.

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Tesla (TSLA US)

Tesla's Tumultuous Ride: Sales Slump, FSD Turbulence, & The $25 Trillion Robot Dream!

Tesla is navigating one of the most volatile chapters in its history. In recent quarters, the EV giant has grappled with sagging sales, escalating...

Baptista Research

FLASH NOTE: TESLA INC. Common Stock - July 23, 2025

Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States,...

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Good Entry Point as Tesla Stabilizes Its 4Q23 Asp and Profits Per EV

Good Entry Point as Tesla Stabilizes Its 4Q23 Asp and Profits Per EV. Due to pricing stability and Tesla's cost cutting efforts, profits/EV...

Andrew Lu

Tesla Continues To Stumble As Musk Warns of “Rough Quarters”—Here’s What’s Really Going On!

Tesla’s latest earnings and strategic updates present a revealing picture of a company navigating an increasingly complex path. The electric...

Baptista Research

Tesla (TSLA): Go Short

Tesla's 2Q25 earnings disappoint with a 12% revenue drop, driven by weak EV and renewable energy sales. Regulatory credit, a key profit driver,...

Henry Soediarko

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Tesla's Tumultuous Ride: Sales Slump, FSD Turbulence, & The $25 Trillion Robot Dream!

Tesla is navigating one of the most volatile chapters in its history. In recent quarters, the EV giant has grappled with sagging sales, escalating...

Baptista Research

FLASH NOTE: TESLA INC. Common Stock - July 23, 2025

Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States,...

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Good Entry Point as Tesla Stabilizes Its 4Q23 Asp and Profits Per EV

Good Entry Point as Tesla Stabilizes Its 4Q23 Asp and Profits Per EV. Due to pricing stability and Tesla's cost cutting efforts, profits/EV...

Andrew Lu

Tesla Continues To Stumble As Musk Warns of “Rough Quarters”—Here’s What’s Really Going On!

Tesla’s latest earnings and strategic updates present a revealing picture of a company navigating an increasingly complex path. The electric...

Baptista Research

Tesla (TSLA): Go Short

​Tesla's 2Q25 earnings disappoint with a 12% revenue drop, driven by weak EV and renewable energy sales. Regulatory credit, a key profit driver,...

Henry Soediarko

Tesla's 2Q25 earnings disappoint with a 12% revenue drop, driven by weak EV and renewable energy sales. Regulatory credit, a key profit driver,...