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Li Auto Inc (LI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Li Auto Inc stock (LI) is currently trading at $18.08. Li Auto Inc PE ratio is 110.94. Li Auto Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.16. Analyst consensus price target for LI is $22.03. WallStSmart rates LI as Sell.

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Li Auto Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$18.08
$0.33 (1.86%)
52W$15.71
$32.02
Target$22.03+21.8%

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LI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Li Auto Inc (LI)

Margin of Safety
-1661.5%
Significantly Overvalued
LI Fair Value
$1.09
Graham Formula
Current Price
$18.08
$16.99 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $1.09
Overvalued
Price $18.08
Graham IV $1.09
Analyst $22.03

LI trades 1661% above its Graham fair value of $1.09, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Li Auto Inc (LI) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

44
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Li Auto Inc (LI) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.9310/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.1610/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$18.19B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Price/BookValuation
1.628/10

Trading at 1.62x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.162
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.333
Undervalued
LI Target Price
$22.03
26% Upside

Li Auto Inc (LI) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 0.8/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-1.54%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-35.00%0/10

Revenue declining -35.00%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-99.80%0/10

Earnings declining -99.80%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
1.58%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Profit MarginProfitability
1.00%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Institutional Own.Quality
4.01%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 4.01%

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
110.94
Overvalued
Forward P/E
59.88
Expensive
Trailing P/E
110.94
Overvalued

Li Auto Inc (LI) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.93), Price/Sales (0.16), Price/Book (1.62) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -35.00%, EPS Growth at -99.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 1.58%, Operating Margin at -1.54%, Profit Margin at 1.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 1.58% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -35.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

LI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

LI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.16x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.76x (17th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 5.95x set in Nov 2020, and 25% above its historical low of 0.13x in Jan 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Li Auto Inc (LI) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAUTO MANUFACTURERS

The Big Picture

Li Auto Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 112.3B with 35% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 35% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 1.6% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Li Auto Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 110.9x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Li Auto Inc.

Bottom Line

Li Auto Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Li Auto Inc(LI)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

AUTO MANUFACTURERS

Country

China

Li Auto Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.