Summary
Tesla, Inc.'s 2013 10-K filing highlights a transformative year with revenues soaring to $2.01 billion, largely driven by the successful ramp-up and European launch of the Model S. The company is aggressively expanding its sales and service infrastructure globally, aiming to capture significant international market share, particularly in Europe and Asia. Tesla is also investing heavily in future growth, including the development of the Model X and the ambitious Gigafactory project, which aims to significantly reduce battery costs. Financially, Tesla reported substantial revenue growth and improved gross margins, moving towards profitability. However, the company continues to invest heavily in R&D and SG&A for expansion, resulting in a net loss for the year. Key financial activities included a significant convertible senior notes offering and common stock offerings to fuel its growth initiatives. Investors should monitor Tesla's ability to execute its ambitious production and expansion plans, manage supply chain complexities, and navigate the evolving electric vehicle market.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $2.01B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.56B |
| Gross Profit | $456.26M |
| R&D Expenses | $231.98M |
| SG&A Expenses | $285.57M |
| Operating Expenses | $517.54M |
| Operating Income | -$61.28M |
| Interest Expense | $32.93M |
| Net Income | -$74.01M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.04 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.79B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues reached $2.01 billion, a substantial increase from $413.3 million in 2012, primarily due to Model S sales ramp-up and European expansion.
- 2Gross margin improved significantly to 22.7% in 2013, up from 7.3% in 2012, driven by higher volumes, manufacturing efficiencies, and regulatory credit sales.
- 3Tesla delivered 22,477 Model S vehicles in 2013, with plans to deliver over 35,000 in 2014, supported by expanding production capacity.
- 4The company is actively expanding its global footprint with new stores and service centers, particularly in Europe and China.
- 5Significant investments were made in R&D for Model X and future 'Gen III' vehicles, alongside plans for the large-scale Gigafactory to reduce battery costs.
- 6Tesla successfully raised capital through a $660 million convertible senior notes offering and common stock offerings to fund its growth and operations.
- 7Regulatory credit sales contributed significantly to revenue and gross margin in 2013, though the company does not rely on this for its core business plan.