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Hesai (HSAI) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Hesai (HSAI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Automobiles & Components peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Hesai (HSAI) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile fields for Hesai (HSAI)
Profile ItemHSAI
NameHesai Group American Depositary Share
Country/RegionChina
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomotive Parts & Equipment
Market Capitalization21.76 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateFebruary 9, 2023
Security TypeADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

HSAI
GSPC
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Hesai (HSAI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Hesai (HSAI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Hesai (HSAI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-38.16%-16.32%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)19.87%-6.27%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)---4.42%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

HSAI
GSPC
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Hesai (HSAI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Hesai (HSAI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)70.36%45.69%
Beta (5Y)1.341.29
Max Drawdown (5Y)-84.17%-71.47%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. HSAI is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.60-0.40
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.88-0.64

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Hesai (HSAI) posts ROE of 7.49%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

7.49%

Group distribution
Max
45.44%
Q3
12.09%
HSAI
7.49%
Median
4.67%
Q1
-18.25%
Min
-61.53%
Largest peers
RACE
45.44%
TM
12.40%
HSAI
7.49%
TSLA
4.67%
GM
3.16%
HMC
-0.76%
F
-18.25%
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on ROE within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Hesai (HSAI) keeps 14.93% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

14.93%

Group distribution
Max
15.50%
HSAI
14.93%
Q3
4.28%
Median
1.36%
Q1
-4.14%
Min
-14.37%
Largest peers
RACE
22.25%
HSAI
14.93%
TM
8.63%
TSLA
3.67%
GM
1.05%
HMC
-0.75%
F
-3.94%
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on net margin within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Hesai (HSAI) turns 0.26% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.26%

Group distribution
Max
18.99%
Q3
8.80%
Median
4.15%
HSAI
0.26%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-8.50%
Largest peers
RACE
31.07%
HMC
8.76%
TM
7.86%
GM
3.20%
F
1.88%
TSLA
1.41%
HSAI
0.26%
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on operating margin within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)7.49%4.67%
ROA (TTM)-0.13%2.24%
Net Margin (TTM)14.93%1.36%
Operating Margin (TTM)0.26%4.15%
Gross Margin (TTM)40.65%18.08%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Hesai (HSAI) grew revenue 45.76%, above the industry benchmark range. Demand is expanding faster than at any typical peer, though growth that far ahead of the group is worth checking for acquisitions or other one-off contributions.

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Hesai (HSAI): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Automobiles & Components industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Hesai (HSAI) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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Hesai (HSAI) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Automobiles & Components industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)45.76%3.03%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)36.03%5.69%
EPS Growth (YoY)---17.32%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---7.41%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Hesai (HSAI) has current ratio of 5.37, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

5.37

Group distribution
HSAI
5.37
Max
3.60
Q3
2.49
Median
1.81
Q1
1.14
Min
0.32
Largest peers
HSAI
5.37
RACE
2.43
TSLA
1.94
HMC
1.29
TM
1.17
GM
1.14
F
1.09
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on current ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Hesai (HSAI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.08

Group distribution
Max
2.03
Q3
1.24
Median
0.78
Q1
0.36
HSAI
0.08
Min
0.00
Largest peers
F
4.57
GM
2.02
TM
1.15
HMC
1.14
RACE
0.86
TSLA
0.18
HSAI
0.08
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)5.371.81
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.080.78
Net Debt / EBITDA-65.681.84

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Hesai (HSAI) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
4.93%
Q3
2.12%
HSAI
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
HMC
221.38%
TM
49.36%
F
4.32%
RACE
0.88%
GM
0.77%
HSAI
0.00%
TSLA
0.00%
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on dividend yield within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Hesai (HSAI) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
72.06%
Q3
32.66%
HSAI
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
F
64.10%
HMC
55.35%
RACE
38.96%
GM
29.46%
TM
26.38%
HSAI
0.00%
TSLA
0.00%
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on payout ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Hesai (HSAI) trades at P/E ratio of 34.62, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

34.62

Group distribution
Max
45.17
HSAI
34.62
Q3
33.73
Median
19.45
Q1
14.52
Min
6.84
Largest peers
TSLA
332.22
GM
38.39
RACE
38.31
HSAI
34.62
TM
8.67
F
--
HMC
--
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on P/E ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Hesai (HSAI) trades at 6.52 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

6.52

Group distribution
HSAI
6.52
Max
2.98
Q3
1.56
Median
0.55
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
Largest peers
TSLA
13.93
RACE
9.88
HSAI
6.52
GM
0.42
F
0.30
TM
0.00
HMC
0.00
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on P/S ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Hesai (HSAI) trades at 2.04 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

HSAI

Automobiles & Components industry group

2.04

Group distribution
Max
4.52
Q3
2.41
HSAI
2.04
Median
1.25
Q1
0.71
Min
-1.57
Largest peers
RACE
17.17
TSLA
16.61
TM
16.12
HSAI
2.04
F
1.56
GM
1.21
HMC
0.53
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Where Hesai (HSAI) stands on P/B ratio within its Automobiles & Components peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Hesai (HSAI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: HSAIIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)34.6219.45
P/S Ratio (TTM)6.520.55
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.041.25
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-1.51%5.97%