Automotive sales — Recovery of direct costs
Tesla, Inc. Automotive sales — Recovery of direct costs remained flat by 0.0% to $141.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.6%, from $156.25M to $141.25M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Automotive sales — Recovery of direct costs shows an upward trend with a 25.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase typically signals improved cost management or the successful completion of milestones that allow for the recognition of previously deferred cost benefits.
Detailed definition
Represents the reimbursement or recoupment of specific expenses directly associated with the production or delivery of v...
Peer comparison
Similar to cost recoveries or contra-expense accounts found in capital-intensive manufacturing and long-term contract accounting.
tsla_segment_automotive_sales_recovery_of_direct_costsHistorical Data
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $359.00M | $625.00M | $565.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +74.1% | -9.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tesla, Inc.'s automotive sales — recovery of direct costs?
- Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) reported automotive sales — recovery of direct costs of $141.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Tesla, Inc.'s automotive sales — recovery of direct costs changed year-over-year?
- Tesla, Inc.'s automotive sales — recovery of direct costs decreased by 9.6% year-over-year, from $156.25M to $141.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Tesla, Inc.'s automotive sales — recovery of direct costs?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Tesla, Inc.'s automotive sales — recovery of direct costs has grown at a 25.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $359.00M to $565.00M.
- What does automotive sales — recovery of direct costs mean?
- The amount of money the company recovered from costs it previously spent on making or selling its products.