NIO Inc. (NIO) — Stock Score Summary

NIO Inc. (NIO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 21/100 based on Quality (12/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. NIO is an unprofitable electric vehicle manufacturer facing intense domestic competition, high capital intensity, and persistent cash burn. It lacks a structural moat and is highly vulnerable to rising input costs for critical battery minerals, failing both the Terry Smith and Warren Buffett quality criteria.

NIO Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures premium smart electric vehicles in China, positioning itself as a pioneer in the premium EV segment. The company's key competitive differentiator is its proprietary Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model and automated battery swapping technology, which addresses charging time constraints for consumers. NIO maintains a strong market position through its focus on autonomous driving technologies, user-centric community ecosystem, and premium brand image.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$5.28
Market Cap$13.9B
P/E (Forward)41.85
Price/Book23.02
Return on Equity-84.0%
Return on Invested Capital-30.4%
Debt/Equity183.30
Gross Margin15.7%
Operating Margin-1.2%
Revenue Growth112.2%

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIO Inc.’s (NIO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NIO Inc. (NIO) is 21/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (12), Value (43), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does NIO Inc. have an economic moat?
NIO Inc. (NIO) has a Quality factor score of 12/100. 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 NIO Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NIO Inc. (NIO) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 21/100. 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 NIO Inc. in?
NIO Inc. (NIO) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Manufacturers industry (China).