Core Insights - A Chinese automaker is experiencing a significant increase in its Quality scores in Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings, contrasting with Tesla's declining scores [1][5] Group 1: Tesla's Performance - Tesla's Quality score has dropped from 73.14 to 57.00 in August, recovering slightly to 64.67 but remaining below previous highs [2] - The decline in Tesla's score is attributed to brand issues linked to CEO Elon Musk's political involvement, resulting in sales hitting a three-year low in key markets [3] - Tesla is facing challenges in China, where EVs now account for over 51% of auto sales, with the country representing 70% of the global EV market in volume for 2024 [4] Group 2: Chinese Competitor's Growth - Great Wall Motor Co. has seen its Quality score rise from 31.87 to 70.37 within a week, indicating a strong recovery [5] - The company reported a 45% year-over-year increase in earnings for 2024, benefiting from the resolution of COVID-19 impacts [6] - Great Wall Motor's gross margins improved from approximately 15% to 18%, supported by strong operating metrics such as inventory turnover and return on capital [6] - The company ended 2024 with a net cash position, driven by robust free cash flows and minimal debt growth [7]

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has reported one of its weakest quarters since 2022, delivering just 336,681 vehicles in Q1 2025 a steep 13% drop from the 386,810 units delivered in the same period a year earlier. The shortfall came in well below Wall Street expectations and just two days after Tesla wrapped up its worst quarterly performance in over two years, shedding 36% over the first three months of 2025. Interestingly, online search for the phrase ‘sell Tesla stock’ has surged to a one-year high—a sign of m ...