📈 Tesla’s Market Cap Dwarfs 15 Major Automakers, Yet Commands Just 2.5% of Sales

As of February 2025, Tesla’s market capitalization reached $942 billion, surpassing the combined value of 15 major global automakers—Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Stellantis, Hyundai, Ford Motor, BYD, SAIC Motor, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Geely Auto, Suzuki, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Renault—by 10%. Yet, these automakers sold 68 million vehicles in 2024—38 times Tesla’s 1.8 million units, which accounted for just 2.5% of total sales among the 16 major automakers. This stark contrast highlights the disconnect between market valuation and actual sales performance in the automotive industry.