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Li Auto (LI) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Li Auto (LI): 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

Li Auto (LI) 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 Li Auto (LI)
Profile ItemLI
NameLi Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionChina
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization12.25 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJuly 30, 2020
Security TypeADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

LI
GSPC
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Li Auto (LI) 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 Li Auto (LI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-38.54%-12.23%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-31.16%-0.93%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-16.34%-7.61%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

LI
GSPC
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Li Auto (LI) 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 Li Auto (LI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)38.97%45.41%
Beta (5Y)0.361.27
Max Drawdown (5Y)-77.08%-70.84%

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. LI 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

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-1.10-0.36
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-1.53-0.52

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Li Auto (LI) has negative ROE of -6.57%. That can come from trailing losses or negative book equity, so it is a warning state rather than a clean capital-efficiency measure.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

-6.57%

Group distribution
Max
43.84%
Q3
11.73%
Median
3.48%
LI
-6.57%
Q1
-19.67%
Min
-54.88%
Largest peers
RACE
43.84%
TM
11.58%
GM
6.28%
TSLA
3.84%
HMC
-0.76%
LI
-6.57%
F
-18.43%
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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)

Li Auto (LI) has negative net margin of -4.40%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

-4.40%

Group distribution
Max
15.15%
Q3
4.78%
Median
1.56%
Q1
-4.16%
LI
-4.40%
Min
-9.55%
Largest peers
RACE
22.51%
TM
8.13%
TSLA
3.11%
GM
2.12%
HMC
-0.75%
F
-4.17%
LI
-4.40%
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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)

Li Auto (LI) has negative operating margin of -8.50%. Core operations were loss-making before interest and taxes over the trailing period.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

-8.50%

Group distribution
Max
18.35%
Q3
8.67%
Median
4.42%
Q1
0.00%
LI
-8.50%
Min
-8.50%
Largest peers
RACE
29.55%
HMC
8.76%
TM
8.39%
GM
7.33%
TSLA
5.36%
F
3.08%
LI
-8.50%
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)-6.57%3.48%
ROA (TTM)-2.80%2.48%
Net Margin (TTM)-4.40%1.56%
Operating Margin (TTM)-8.50%4.42%
Gross Margin (TTM)13.59%17.40%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Li Auto (LI) grew revenue -22.25%, below the industry benchmark range. The top line is losing ground to virtually every peer, so it is worth checking whether the pressure is company-specific or market-wide.

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

EPS Growth

Li Auto (LI) grew earnings per share -85.75%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.

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Li Auto (LI): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Automobiles & Components industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-22.25%4.09%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)35.36%5.82%
EPS Growth (YoY)-85.75%-17.32%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---7.41%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Li Auto (LI) has current ratio of 1.81, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.81

Group distribution
Max
3.65
Q3
2.31
LI
1.81
Median
1.65
Q1
1.13
Min
0.32
Largest peers
RACE
2.36
LI
1.81
TSLA
1.74
HMC
1.29
TM
1.19
GM
1.09
F
1.08
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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)

Li Auto (LI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, 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.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.22

Group distribution
Max
2.03
Q3
1.13
Median
0.76
Q1
0.33
LI
0.22
Min
0.01
Largest peers
F
4.48
GM
2.03
HMC
1.14
TM
1.13
RACE
0.80
LI
0.22
TSLA
0.18
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.811.65
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.220.76
Net Debt / EBITDA--1.80

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Li Auto (LI) 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.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
4.79%
Q3
2.24%
LI
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
HMC
193.05%
TM
45.85%
F
4.79%
RACE
0.86%
GM
0.77%
LI
0.00%
TSLA
0.00%
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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)

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

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
64.17%
Q3
36.51%
LI
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
F
64.10%
HMC
55.72%
RACE
37.93%
GM
15.10%
TM
13.90%
LI
0.00%
TSLA
0.00%
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

No usable P/E ratio is available for Li Auto (LI) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

--

Group distribution
Max
40.42
Q3
24.40
Median
19.50
Q1
11.03
Min
6.05
LI
--
Largest peers
TSLA
393.65
RACE
37.59
GM
18.85
TM
9.86
LI
--
F
--
HMC
--
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Li Auto (LI) doesn’t report P/E ratio this period; the box shows the Automobiles & Components group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Li Auto (LI) trades at 0.12 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.12

Group distribution
Max
2.03
Q3
0.99
Median
0.51
Q1
0.23
LI
0.12
Min
0.00
Largest peers
TSLA
13.67
RACE
9.74
GM
0.39
F
0.27
LI
0.12
TM
0.00
HMC
0.00
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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)

Li Auto (LI) trades at 1.26 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.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.26

Group distribution
Max
4.18
Q3
2.39
Median
1.33
LI
1.26
Q1
0.72
Min
-1.23
Largest peers
TM
17.21
RACE
16.61
TSLA
15.86
F
1.35
LI
1.26
GM
1.16
HMC
0.59
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Where Li Auto (LI) 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

Li Auto (LI) metric values compared with Automobiles & Components industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: LIIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)--19.50
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.120.51
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.261.33
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-79.60%6.98%