That's peanuts to them just look at the absolutely massive investment he is making in production of battery plant in the States. He is looking way down the line with his investments and infrastructure, he is one cute bunny Elon he is way out front of the curve.
This single concept - that of a long-term vision and having a strategy to achieve it - always marks out successful enterprises. Look at Amazon for another example.
Far too many organisations are focused on the ultra short-term: next quarter, next year.