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LI vs. STLA: Li Auto vs. Stellantis Stock Comparison

How do Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA) are both classified in the Automobile Manufacturers sub-industry within the broader Automobiles industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Stellantis (STLA) trades as ordinary local shares, while Li Auto (LI) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
Profile ItemLISTLA
NameLi Auto Inc. Sponsored ADRStellantis N.V.
Country/RegionChinaNetherlands
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupAutomobiles & ComponentsAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobilesAutomobiles
GICS Sub-IndustryAutomobile ManufacturersAutomobile Manufacturers
Market Capitalization12.25 billion USD12.87 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateJuly 30, 2020June 9, 2010
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

LI
STLA
GSPC
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Stellantis (STLA). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
Total Return (1Y)-38.54%-57.03%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-31.16%-35.52%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-16.34%-21.51%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

LI
STLA
GSPC
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Stellantis (STLA). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Stellantis (STLA) has an aggressive beta of 1.38, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Li Auto (LI) is defensive at 0.36 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

Risk profile metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)38.97%51.37%
Beta (5Y)0.361.38
Max Drawdown (5Y)-77.08%-83.94%
Avg. Volume (3M)2.91M28.74M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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LI and STLA are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-1.10-1.19
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-1.53-1.54

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Li Auto (LI) at -6.57% and Stellantis (STLA) at -26.48% report negative ROE values. Negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so both readings need extra context.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

-6.57%

Max
43.84%
Q3
11.73%
Median
3.48%
LI
-6.57%
Q1
-19.67%
Min
-54.88%

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

-26.48%

Max
43.84%
Q3
11.73%
Median
3.48%
Q1
-19.67%
STLA
-26.48%
Min
-54.88%
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their ROE against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Li Auto (LI) at -4.40% and Stellantis (STLA) at -9.55% report negative net margin values, usually indicating net losses over the period.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

-4.40%

Max
15.15%
Q3
4.78%
Median
1.56%
Q1
-4.16%
LI
-4.40%
Min
-9.55%

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

-9.55%

Max
15.15%
Q3
4.78%
Median
1.56%
Q1
-4.16%
STLA
-9.55%
Min
-9.55%
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their net margin against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Li Auto (LI) at -8.50% and Stellantis (STLA) at -0.59% report negative operating margin values, usually indicating operating losses over the period.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

-8.50%

Max
18.35%
Q3
8.67%
Median
4.42%
Q1
0.00%
LI
-8.50%
Min
-8.50%

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

-0.59%

Max
18.35%
Q3
8.67%
Median
4.42%
Q1
0.00%
STLA
-0.59%
Min
-8.50%
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their operating margin against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
ROE (TTM)-6.57%-26.48%
ROA (TTM)-2.80%0.64%
Net Margin (TTM)-4.40%-9.55%
Operating Margin (TTM)-8.50%-0.59%
Gross Margin (TTM)13.59%8.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Neither side shows strong top-line momentum: Stellantis (STLA) at -2.15% sits in the bottom revenue growth quartile, and Li Auto (LI) at -22.25% is weaker still, below its industry range.

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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Neither side shows strong earnings momentum: Li Auto (LI) at -85.75% sits in the bottom EPS growth quartile, and Stellantis (STLA) at -521.20% is weaker still, below its industry range.

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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
Revenue Growth (YoY)-22.25%-2.15%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)35.36%-5.10%
EPS Growth (YoY)-85.75%-521.20%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Li Auto (LI) at 1.81 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Stellantis (STLA) at 1.02 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for STLA.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.81

Max
3.65
Q3
2.31
LI
1.81
Median
1.65
Q1
1.13
Min
0.32

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.02

Max
3.65
Q3
2.31
Median
1.65
Q1
1.13
STLA
1.02
Min
0.32
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their current ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Li Auto (LI) at 0.22 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Stellantis (STLA) at 0.91 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.22

Max
2.03
Q3
1.13
Median
0.76
Q1
0.33
LI
0.22
Min
0.01

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.91

Max
2.03
Q3
1.13
STLA
0.91
Median
0.76
Q1
0.33
Min
0.01
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.811.02
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.220.91
Net Debt / EBITDA--10.97

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Li Auto (LI) nor Stellantis (STLA) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Max
4.79%
Q3
2.24%
LI
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Max
4.79%
Q3
2.24%
STLA
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Li Auto (LI) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Stellantis (STLA) reports a payout of 61.10%, ranking against industry peers normally.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.00%

Max
64.17%
Q3
36.51%
LI
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

61.10%

Max
64.17%
STLA
61.10%
Q3
36.51%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%61.10%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Neither Li Auto (LI) nor Stellantis (STLA) reports a P/E ratio value for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

--

Max
40.42
Q3
24.40
Median
19.50
Q1
11.03
Min
6.05
LI
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STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

--

Max
40.42
Q3
24.40
Median
19.50
Q1
11.03
Min
6.05
STLA
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): Neither stock reports P/E ratio, so the chart shows available benchmark boxes without value markers.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both Li Auto (LI) at 0.12 and Stellantis (STLA) at 0.08 fetch a relatively low price per dollar of sales, landing in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.12

Max
2.03
Q3
0.99
Median
0.51
Q1
0.23
LI
0.12
Min
0.00

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.08

Max
2.03
Q3
0.99
Median
0.51
Q1
0.23
STLA
0.08
Min
0.00
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Stellantis (STLA) at 0.20 sits in the lower P/B ratio quartile against book while Li Auto (LI) at 1.26 is valued near its industry’s middle — STLA is cheaper on assets, though weigh it against ROE and asset quality.

LI

Automobiles & Components industry group

1.26

Max
4.18
Q3
2.39
Median
1.33
LI
1.26
Q1
0.72
Min
-1.23

STLA

Automobiles & Components industry group

0.20

Max
4.18
Q3
2.39
Median
1.33
Q1
0.72
STLA
0.20
Min
-1.23
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Li Auto (LI) vs. Stellantis (STLA): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Automobiles & Components industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Li Auto (LI) and Stellantis (STLA)
MetricLISTLA
P/E Ratio (TTM)----
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.120.08
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.260.20
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-79.60%-13.30%