16.98 USD
-0.38 (-2.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LI. LI was compared to 35 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While LI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LI reported negative net income in multiple years.
LI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LI's Return On Assets of 5.01% is amongst the best of the industry. LI outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
LI has a better Return On Equity (11.05%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.59%, LI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.64%, LI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
LI has a better Operating Margin (5.75%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
LI has a Gross Margin of 20.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LI outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
LI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
LI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that LI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.39, LI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.63) than 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC7.6%
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 62.86% 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 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 -54.91% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.94% 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)-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
LI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.49% yearly.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.84 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LI.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.87, LI is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.46 indicates a correct valuation of LI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LI is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -2.83 |
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 17.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:LI (1/6/2026, 3:19:06 PM)
16.98
-0.38 (-2.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners17.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.21B
Revenue(TTM)127.81B
Net Income(TTM)8.08B
Analysts74.05
Price Target23.29 (37.16%)
Short Float %4.01%
Short Ratio5.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-6.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -2.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY6.92%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY13.67%
OCF(TTM)2.11
OCFY12.43%
SpS20.2
BVpS10.31
TBVpS10.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.89
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 | 2.39 |
F-Score4
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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 6 / 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 7 / 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 27.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.
How financially healthy is LI AUTO INC - ADR?
The financial health rating of LI AUTO INC - ADR (LI) is 6 / 10.