(LI) Li Auto - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: China • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US50202M1027

Electric Vehicles, Smart Vehicles, Sport Utility Vehicles

LI EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of LI over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": -1.25, "2020-12-31": 0.12, "2021-03-31": -0.4, "2021-06-30": -0.26, "2021-09-30": -0.02, "2021-12-31": 0.34, "2022-03-31": -0.01, "2022-06-30": -0.64, "2022-09-30": -1.68, "2022-12-31": 0.25, "2023-03-31": 0.9, "2023-06-30": 2.18, "2023-09-30": 1.34, "2023-12-31": 5.32, "2024-03-31": 0.56, "2024-06-30": 0.15, "2024-09-30": 0.3695, "2024-12-31": 3.79, "2025-03-31": 0.96, "2025-06-30": 1.37,

LI Revenue

Revenue of LI over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 2510.799, 2020-12-31: 4146.897, 2021-03-31: 3575.201, 2021-06-30: 5038.952, 2021-09-30: 7775.174, 2021-12-31: 10620.452, 2022-03-31: 9562.036, 2022-06-30: 8732.621, 2022-09-30: 9342.285, 2022-12-31: 17649.874, 2023-03-31: 18787.053, 2023-06-30: 28652.727, 2023-09-30: 34679.455, 2023-12-31: 41732.097, 2024-03-31: 25633.66, 2024-06-30: 31678.396, 2024-09-30: 42874.218, 2024-12-31: 44273.672, 2025-03-31: 25926.814, 2025-06-30: 30245.613,

Description: LI Li Auto

Li Auto Inc. is a Chinese company operating in the energy vehicle market, designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling premium smart electric vehicles, including multi-purpose vehicles and sport utility vehicles. The company provides sales and after-sales management, technology development, and corporate management services, leveraging both online and offline channels.

From a market perspective, Li Auto Inc. has demonstrated significant growth, with its stock price showing resilience. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, gross margin ratio, and customer acquisition cost are crucial in evaluating the companys operational efficiency. Notably, the companys ability to expand its product line and enhance its technology offerings will be vital in maintaining its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market.

To further assess Li Auto Inc.s market position, we can examine its market share within the Chinese EV market, its brand recognition, and its distribution network. The companys focus on premium smart electric vehicles suggests a strategy targeting the higher-end consumer segment, potentially indicating a pricing strategy that balances profitability with market competitiveness. Analyzing the companys sales volume, revenue per vehicle, and the overall size of its customer base can provide insights into its scalability and growth potential.

Li Auto Inc.s operational performance can be further evaluated by considering metrics such as its production capacity utilization rate, research and development (R&D) expenditure as a percentage of revenue, and its inventory turnover ratio. These KPIs can help investors understand the companys ability to manage its resources efficiently, innovate, and respond to market demands. Moreover, assessing the companys cash flow generation, debt-to-equity ratio, and return on invested capital (ROIC) can offer a comprehensive view of its financial health and investment potential.

LI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 24,730m
Sub-Industry Automobile Manufacturers
IPO / Inception 2020-07-30

LI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 19.1%
Fundamental 67.6%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 15.6%
Analyst Rating 4.29 of 5

LI Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

LI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -72.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 28.9%
Growth Correlation 5y -9%
CAGR 5y 1.24%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.02
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.03
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.25
Alpha 13.82
Beta 0.948
Volatility 50.25%
Current Volume 10180.5k
Average Volume 20d 4557.2k
Stop Loss 25.2 (-3.7%)
Signal 2.60

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5

Net Income (8.08b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 8.60b TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -8.01pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 36.51% (prev 35.41%; Δ 1.10pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 14.97b > Net Income 8.08b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-32.87b) to EBITDA (9.07b) ratio: -3.62 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.73 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (1.07b) change vs 12m ago 0.83% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 20.64% (prev 21.61%; Δ -0.97pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 93.55% (prev 92.15%; Δ 1.40pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 36.04 (EBITDA TTM 9.07b / Interest Expense TTM 213.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.82

(A) 0.32 = (Total Current Assets 123.54b - Total Current Liabilities 71.21b) / Total Assets 161.29b
(B) 0.07 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 10.92b / Total Assets 161.29b
(C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 7.71b / Avg Total Assets 153.20b
(D) 0.12 = Book Value of Equity 10.75b / Total Liabilities 87.66b
Total Rating: 2.82 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 67.61

1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50
2. FCF Yield 13.12% = 5.0
3. FCF Margin 7.24% = 1.81
4. Debt/Equity 0.14 = 2.49
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.10 = 1.63
6. ROIC - WACC -0.60% = -0.76
7. RoE 11.44% = 0.95
8. Rev. Trend 66.71% = 5.00
9. EPS Trend 39.62% = 1.98

What is the price of LI shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 26.17 with a total of 10,180,517 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +9.96%, over one month by +8.19%, over three months by -7.20% and over the past year by +37.38%.

Is Li Auto a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 67.61 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LI is around 23.85 USD . This means that LI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.87%.

Is LI a buy, sell or hold?

Li Auto has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.29. Therefore, it is recommended to buy LI.
  • Strong Buy: 14
  • Buy: 8
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the LI price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 29.3 12%
Analysts Target Price 29.3 12%
ValueRay Target Price 26.7 2.1%

Last update: 2025-09-11 02:49

LI Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap CNY = 176.05b (24.73b USD * 7.1191 USD.CNY)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 106.92b CNY (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 22.6355
P/E Forward = 17.8571
P/S = 0.1725
P/B = 2.3941
P/EG = 1.8781
Beta = 0.955
Revenue TTM = 143.32b CNY
EBIT TTM = 7.71b CNY
EBITDA TTM = 9.07b CNY
Long Term Debt = 1.83b CNY (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 8.12b CNY (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9.96b CNY (Calculated: Short Term 8.12b + Long Term 1.83b)
Net Debt = -32.87b CNY (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 79.09b CNY (176.05b + Debt 9.96b - CCE 106.92b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 36.04 (Ebit TTM 7.71b / Interest Expense TTM 213.9m)
FCF Yield = 13.12% (FCF TTM 10.37b / Enterprise Value 79.09b)
FCF Margin = 7.24% (FCF TTM 10.37b / Revenue TTM 143.32b)
Net Margin = 5.64% (Net Income TTM 8.08b / Revenue TTM 143.32b)
Gross Margin = 20.64% ((Revenue TTM 143.32b - Cost of Revenue TTM 113.74b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.36 (Enterprise Value 79.09b / Book Value Of Equity 10.75b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.50% (Interest Expense 49.8m / Debt 9.96b)
Taxrate = 13.64% (1.27b / 9.32b)
NOPAT = 6.66b (EBIT 7.71b * (1 - 13.64%))
Current Ratio = 1.73 (Total Current Assets 123.54b / Total Current Liabilities 71.21b)
Debt / Equity = 0.14 (Debt 9.96b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 73.12b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.10 (Net Debt -32.87b / EBITDA 9.07b)
Debt / FCF = 0.96 (Debt 9.96b / FCF TTM 10.37b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 70.60b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.01% (Net Income 8.08b, Total Assets 161.29b )
RoE = 11.44% (Net Income TTM 8.08b / Total Stockholder Equity 70.60b)
RoCE = 10.64% (Ebit 7.71b / (Equity 70.60b + L.T.Debt 1.83b))
RoIC = 8.42% (NOPAT 6.66b / Invested Capital 79.08b)
WACC = 9.02% (E(176.05b)/V(186.01b) * Re(9.51%)) + (D(9.96b)/V(186.01b) * Rd(0.50%) * (1-Tc(0.14)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 87.88 | Cagr: 0.91%
Discount Rate = 9.51% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.73% ; FCFE base≈14.61b ; Y1≈12.84b ; Y5≈10.52b
Fair Price DCF = 178.9 (DCF Value 149.49b / Shares Outstanding 835.4m; 5y FCF grow -14.84% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 39.62 | EPS CAGR: 0.0% | SUE: -0.29 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: 66.71 | Revenue CAGR: 53.30%

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