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LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LI - US50202M1027 - ADR

17.25 USD
+0.32 (+1.89%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM
17.24 USD
-0.01 (-0.06%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LI. LI was compared to 35 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LI had positive earnings in the past year.
LI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LI had a positive operating cash flow.
LI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LI (5.01%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.05%, LI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LI (6.59%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
LI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

LI has a Profit Margin of 5.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LI outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
LI's Operating Margin of 5.75% is amongst the best of the industry. LI outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of LI (20.64%) is better than 80.00% 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 RankSector 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
LI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400 -600 -800 -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LI Yearly Shares OutstandingLI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.37 indicates that LI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LI (2.37) is better than 85.71% 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.
LI's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.63 is amongst the best of the industry. LI outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
LI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LI outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 1.63
Altman-Z 2.37
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.4%
LI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.73 indicates that LI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LI has a better Current ratio (1.73) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
LI has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that LI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LI's Quick ratio of 1.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LI outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 1.57
LI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.91%.
Looking at the last year, LI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.94% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 247.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-123.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.94%
Revenue growth 3Y74.88%
Revenue growth 5Y247.68%
Sales Q2Q%-36.17%

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 24.49% on average per year.
LI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-36.07%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%
EPS Next 5Y24.49%
Revenue Next Year-14.27%
Revenue Next 2Y4.07%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%

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.
LI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 100B 200B 300B
LI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.28, the valuation of LI can be described as expensive.
LI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LI is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.69 indicates a correct valuation of LI.
LI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LI is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say LI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.28
Fwd PE 14.69
LI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LI is valued cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.43
EV/EBITDA -3.1
LI Per share dataLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LI's earnings are expected to grow with 17.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

LI AUTO INC - ADR

NASDAQ:LI (1/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 17.24 -0.01 (-0.06%)

17.25

+0.32 (+1.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)11-26 2025-11-26/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Inst Owners26.64%
Inst Owner Change-17%
Ins Owners17.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.48B
Revenue(TTM)127.81B
Net Income(TTM)8.08B
Analysts74.05
Price Target23.29 (35.01%)
Short Float %4.01%
Short Ratio5.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-13.61%
PT rev (3m)-18.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.28
Fwd PE 14.69
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 7.43
P/OCF 8.18
P/B 1.67
P/tB 1.7
EV/EBITDA -3.1
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY6.81%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY13.46%
OCF(TTM)2.11
OCFY12.23%
SpS20.2
BVpS10.31
TBVpS10.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.37
F-Score4
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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)-54.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-123.31%
EPS Next Y-36.07%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%
EPS Next 5Y24.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.94%
Revenue growth 3Y74.88%
Revenue growth 5Y247.68%
Sales Q2Q%-36.17%
Revenue Next Year-14.27%
Revenue Next 2Y4.07%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y13.4%
EBIT growth 1Y56.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-3.77%
EBIT Next 3Y37.51%
EBIT Next 5Y28.36%
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 5 / 10 to LI.


Can you provide the valuation status for LI AUTO INC - ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) is 28.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.


How financially healthy is LI AUTO INC - ADR?

The financial health rating of LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) is 6 / 10.