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LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LI - Nasdaq - US50202M1027 - ADR - Currency: USD

27.54  +0.17 (+0.62%)

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Overall LI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LI against 40 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. LI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LI is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make LI suitable for growth investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LI was profitable.
LI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LI had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years LI 4 years 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 0 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

1.2 Ratios

LI's Return On Assets of 6.57% is amongst the best of the industry. LI outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.27%, LI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LI's Return On Invested Capital of 5.78% is amongst the best of the industry. LI outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.57%
ROE 15.27%
ROIC 5.78%
ROA(3y)1.77%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)4.73%
ROE(5y)N/A
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 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.16%, LI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
LI has a better Operating Margin (4.48%) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
LI has a Gross Margin of 21.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LI outperforms 81.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.48%
PM (TTM) 7.16%
GM 21.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.66%
GM growth 5YN/A
LI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200 -400 -600 -800 -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of LI is 0.39, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LI, only 0.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LI's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.39 is amongst the best of the industry. LI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
LI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.13, LI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 0.39
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC13.59%
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 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

LI has a Current Ratio of 1.76. 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 better Current ratio (1.76) than 65.79% of its industry peers.
LI has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. 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 Quick ratio of 1.64. This is in the better half of the industry: LI outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.64
LI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 59.14% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 42.25% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, LI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 135.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-0.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.25%
Revenue growth 3Y135.72%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%23.63%

3.2 Future

LI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.56% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 20.25% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-22.44%
EPS Next 2Y10.29%
EPS Next 3Y19.79%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue Next Year19.15%
Revenue Next 2Y24.53%
Revenue Next 3Y23.91%
Revenue Next 5Y20.25%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 400B
LI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LI is cheaper than 76.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LI to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.75), we can say LI is valued slightly cheaper.
LI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.87.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LI is valued a bit cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.44), we can say LI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.86
Fwd PE 14.87
LI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 100 200 300 400

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LI is valued cheaper than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.68
EV/EBITDA 10.52
LI Per share dataLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of LI may justify a higher PE ratio.
LI's earnings are expected to grow with 19.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.29%
EPS Next 3Y19.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LI does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LI AUTO INC - ADR

NASDAQ:LI (3/4/2025, 10:00:07 AM)

27.54

+0.17 (+0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)10-31 2024-10-31/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-14 2025-03-14/amc
Inst Owners23.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.95%
Ins Owners18.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.22B
Analysts83.89
Price Target32.75 (18.92%)
Short Float %5.78%
Short Ratio5.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-8.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.08%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)5.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-78.27%
Max EPS beat(4)115.52%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)347.06%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)198.65%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.66%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.01%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.57%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.86
Fwd PE 14.87
P/S 1.5
P/FCF 8.68
P/OCF 8.68
P/B 3.2
P/tB 3.24
EV/EBITDA 10.52
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY11.52%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY11.52%
SpS18.35
BVpS8.61
TBVpS8.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.57%
ROE 15.27%
ROCE 7.31%
ROIC 5.78%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 4.48%
PM (TTM) 7.16%
GM 21.47%
FCFM 17.3%
ROA(3y)1.77%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)4.73%
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3Y10.66%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 0.39
Debt/EBITDA 1.05
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 300.92%
Profit Quality 241.43%
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.64
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC13.59%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)455.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)9.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-0.75%
EPS Next Y-22.44%
EPS Next 2Y10.29%
EPS Next 3Y19.79%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.25%
Revenue growth 3Y135.72%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%23.63%
Revenue Next Year19.15%
Revenue Next 2Y24.53%
Revenue Next 3Y23.91%
Revenue Next 5Y20.25%
EBIT growth 1Y49.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year29.03%
EBIT Next 3Y42.8%
EBIT Next 5Y26.15%
FCF growth 1Y290.14%
FCF growth 3Y161.73%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y290.14%
OCF growth 3Y152.75%
OCF growth 5YN/A