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Li Auto Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · China · $15.8B · Avg Vol: $69M/d

13
StockRank
Q
25
V
40
M
35
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-2.5%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Li Auto has performed better than peers due to its range-extender model, but it remains a highly capital-intensive automotive manufacturer in a hyper-competitive market. It lacks the long-term structural moat and pricing power of a true compounder.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Li Auto Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles (EVs) in China, primarily known for its range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) which address charging infrastructure limitations. The company differentiates itself through its REEV technology, focus on family-oriented SUVs, and integrated smart technology ecosystem. Li Auto is a rapidly growing player in China's competitive EV market, aiming for market leadership in the premium segment.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2021202220232024CAGR
Revenue27.0B45.3B123.9B144.5B74.9%
EPS-0.34-2.0811.908.06-32.3%
Shares2.1B2.1B2.1B2.1B+2.7%
Debt7.8B12.3B13.5B16.3B27.7%
Equity41.1B44.9B60.1B70.9B20.0%
Op CF8.3B7.4B50.7B15.9B24.1%
Inv CF-4.3B-4.4B-12M-41.1B
Fin CF16.7B5.6B185M-416M
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PRICE (1M)-24.9%
13.2114.9116.6218.3220.02May 7May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$13.21
RSI (14)
34.0
52W High
$32.03
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
25
ROIC
1.6%17.7
ROE
-2.5%14.7
GP/Assets
1.7%3.1
Op. Margin
-13.0%4.8
FCF/Assets
-1.5%21.1
Piotroski
3.3
Int. Cover
8.7x52.9
D/E Ratio
0.25x68.3
Current Ratio
1.88x62.6
Value
40
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-308.4x99.2
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
9.5x6.0
P/S
0.9x51.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
35
52W High %
41%5.0
RS 6M
-32%41.1
SMA 50/200
0.89x24.5
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+481%95.1
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$15.8B
P/E (Forward)
13.9x
Gross Margin
16.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LILi Auto Inc.(you)$15.8B13STRONG SELL
NIONIO Inc.$13.9B12STRONG SELL
9868.HKXPeng Inc.$15.6B10STRONG SELL
600418.SSAnhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp.,Ltd.$12.3B7STRONG SELL
000625.SZChongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited$11.6B19STRONG SELL
601238.SSGuangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.$9.1B12STRONG SELL
601777.SSChongqing Afari Technology Co., Ltd.$7.2B18STRONG SELL
9863.HKZhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd.$7.1B21SELL
600733.SSBAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.$5.7B5STRONG SELL
000981.SZSensteed Hi-Tech Group$5.3B35SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.0% · P/E 23.9x · Gross margin 22.1%

Li Auto Inc. (LI) — Stock Score Summary

Li Auto Inc. (LI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 13/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Li Auto has performed better than peers due to its range-extender model, but it remains a highly capital-intensive automotive manufacturer in a hyper-competitive market. It lacks the long-term structural moat and pricing power of a true compounder.

Li Auto Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles (EVs) in China, primarily known for its range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) which address charging infrastructure limitations. The company differentiates itself through its REEV technology, focus on family-oriented SUVs, and integrated smart technology ecosystem. Li Auto is a rapidly growing player in China's competitive EV market, aiming for market leadership in the premium segment.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.21
Market Cap$15.8B
P/E (Forward)13.92
Price/Book9.48
Return on Equity-2.5%
Return on Invested Capital1.6%
Debt/Equity25.12
Gross Margin16.0%
Operating Margin-13.0%
Revenue Growth-11.4%
Free Cash Flow$-2.3B

Li Auto Inc. operates in the Auto Manufacturers industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Li Auto Inc.’s (LI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Li Auto Inc. (LI) is 13/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (40), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Li Auto Inc. have an economic moat?
Li Auto Inc. (LI) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Li Auto Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Li Auto Inc. (LI) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 13/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Li Auto Inc. in?
Li Auto Inc. (LI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Manufacturers industry (China).