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Feb 20, 2026 12:00 PM

Elon Musk's Net Worth Is So Large He Could Buy Ford, GM, Rivian And Toyota—And Still Have $141 Billion Left

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is the world's richest person by a significant margin. While some of the other billionaires have watched their wealth decline in 2026, Musk is gaining. Here's how his net worth stacks up compared to the automotive sector.

Elon Musk Net Worth Rises in 2026

The top 10 richest people in the world have lost a combined $45.6 billion in net worth so far in 2026, reflecting declines in technology stocks. Musk has navigated through the trend thanks to the recent merger of SpaceX and xAI, which valued the two companies at $1.25 trillion.

Musk's stake in the combined company along with his holding in Tesla have pushed his wealth to $672 billion, according to estimates from Bloomberg. His fortune has grown by $53.0 billion in 2026.

To put the Tesla chief’s net worth into perspective, here's a look at the rival carmakers he could buy based on their current market capitalizations, which doesn't factor in ...