LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LI - US50202M1027 - ADR
19.1 USD
-0.67 (-3.39%)
Overall LI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LI against 36 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LI a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make LI suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LI was profitable.
LI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
LI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LI has a better Return On Assets (5.01%) than 97.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LI (11.05%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LI (6.59%) is better than 97.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.01% | ||
| ROE | 11.05% | ||
| ROIC | 6.59% |
ROA(3y)3.59%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)4.57%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LI (5.64%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
LI has a better Operating Margin (5.75%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
LI has a Gross Margin of 20.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LI outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.64% | ||
| GM | 20.64% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.27%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LI is destroying value.
LI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LI has an Altman-Z score of 2.52. This is not the best score and indicates that LI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LI has a better Altman-Z score (2.52) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LI is 1.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LI, only 1.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.63, LI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
LI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, LI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
LI has a Current Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that LI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LI has a Current ratio of 1.73. This is in the better half of the industry: LI outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that LI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LI has a Quick ratio of 1.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. LI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LI have decreased strongly by -20.83% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.18% in the last year.
LI shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 247.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.83%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.18%
Revenue growth 3Y74.88%
Revenue growth 5Y247.68%
Sales Q2Q%-4.52%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.02% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-17.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y21.57%
EPS Next 5Y23.02%
Revenue Next Year-9.05%
Revenue Next 2Y9.19%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
Revenue Next 5Y13.45%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.90.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LI indicates a rather cheap valuation: LI is cheaper than 86.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.20 indicates a correct valuation of LI.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LI to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say LI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LI is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -1.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LI's earnings are expected to grow with 21.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y21.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LI does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LI (11/17/2025, 9:43:00 AM)
19.1
-0.67 (-3.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.55%
Inst Owner Change-16.99%
Ins Owners17.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.35B
Revenue(TTM)143.32B
Net Income(TTM)8.08B
Analysts74.59
Price Target26.96 (41.15%)
Short Float %3.32%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-57.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-65.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-49.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-65.85%
Max EPS beat(4)4.14%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.54%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)212.52%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)134.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.58%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.66%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.12%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.51%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)4.21%
PT rev (3m)-19.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-35.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-20.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.88 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -1.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY5.92%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY7.58%
FCF(TTM)2.29
FCFY11.99%
OCF(TTM)2.08
OCFY10.9%
SpS19.93
BVpS10.17
TBVpS10.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.01% | ||
| ROE | 11.05% | ||
| ROCE | 9.14% | ||
| ROIC | 6.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 671.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5939.88% | ||
| OM | 5.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.64% | ||
| GM | 20.64% | ||
| FCFM | 11.49% |
ROA(3y)3.59%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)4.57%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.27%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 132.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 203.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
F-Score4
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)345.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)365.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.83%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.92%
EPS Next Y-17.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y21.57%
EPS Next 5Y23.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.18%
Revenue growth 3Y74.88%
Revenue growth 5Y247.68%
Sales Q2Q%-4.52%
Revenue Next Year-9.05%
Revenue Next 2Y9.19%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
Revenue Next 5Y13.45%
EBIT growth 1Y56.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year33.53%
EBIT Next 3Y44.2%
EBIT Next 5Y28.42%
FCF growth 1Y-6.35%
FCF growth 3Y18.77%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-35.79%
OCF growth 3Y24.08%
OCF growth 5YN/A
LI AUTO INC - ADR / LI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LI AUTO INC - ADR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LI.
What is the valuation status for LI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) stock?
LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) is expected to decline by -17.85% in the next year.