Li Auto (LI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Li Auto Inc. is a Beijing-based electric vehicle manufacturer specializing in premium smart electric SUVs powered by extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology. The company’s flagship product, the Li ONE, combines a battery pack with a small internal combustion engine that acts as a generator, addressing range anxiety common in fully electric vehicles. Li Auto has since expanded its lineup with the L9, L8 and L7 models, each offering advanced driver-assist features, over-the-air software updates and touchscreen-centered interior designs that cater to tech-savvy consumers in urban and suburban markets.

Founded in October 2015 by entrepreneur Li Xiang, Li Auto conducted its initial public offering on the Nasdaq in July 2020 under the ticker LI. Since its debut, the company has focused on integrating sophisticated infotainment systems and intelligent cockpit experiences, developing a proprietary operating system known as Li OS. Research and development centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Silicon Valley enable Li Auto to collaborate with global technology partners, while a growing network of sales and service centers across mainland China supports its direct-sales model and on-the-road support infrastructure.

Li Auto’s business model emphasizes a one-stop user experience, combining vehicle sales, charging solutions and after-sales services. Beyond its EREV lineup, the company invests in building out its charging and battery-swap networks to improve convenience for customers. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), voice-activated controls and smart connectivity features are central to its product strategy, appealing to families and professionals seeking both performance and comfort.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Li Xiang, Li Auto continues to refine its product portfolio and explore new energy technologies. While its current market footprint is focused on China, the company has signaled potential plans for international expansion as it scales production capacity and deepens collaborations with component suppliers. Headquartered in Beijing with additional offices domestically and abroad, Li Auto combines automotive engineering, software development and consumer electronics design to position itself as a leading innovator in the electric mobility sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.10 to $22.60
• 50-Day Range: $22.51 to $26.69
• 52-Week Range: $19.10 to $33.12
• Volume: 3.42 million shs
• Average Volume: 5.53 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $23.57 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.44
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $25.79
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Li Auto Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Li Auto scored higher than 72% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 36th out of 89 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Li Auto has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 1 buy rating, 9 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Li Auto has a consensus price target of $25.79, representing about 14.6% upside from its current price of $22.51.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Li Auto has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 77.08%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Li Auto are expected to grow by 77.08% in the coming year, from $0.96 to $1.70 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Li Auto is 21.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 225.09.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Li Auto is 21.44, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 16.74.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Li Auto has a P/B Ratio of 2.41. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.97% of the outstanding shares of Li Auto have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Li Auto has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Li Auto has recently decreased by 13.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Li Auto does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Li Auto does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.97% of the outstanding shares of Li Auto have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Li Auto has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Li Auto has recently decreased by 13.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.15

News Sentiment

Li Auto has a news sentiment score of 0.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Li Auto this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

25 people have searched for LI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 47% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

9 people have added Li Auto to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Li Auto insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

48.50% of the stock of Li Auto is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 9.88% of the stock of Li Auto is held by institutions.

LI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LI shares performed this year?

Li Auto's stock was trading at $23.99 at the start of the year. Since then, LI shares have decreased by 6.2% and is now trading at $22.51.

How were Li Auto's earnings last quarter?

Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:LI) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 29th. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.01. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Li Auto IPO?

Li Auto (LI) raised $855 million in an IPO on Thursday, July 30th 2020. The company issued 95,000,000 shares at $8.00-$10.00 per share. Goldman Sachs (Asia), Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank and CICC acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Tiger Brokers and Snowball were co-managers.

Who are Li Auto's major shareholders?

Li Auto's top institutional shareholders include Ethic Inc. and Vontobel Holding Ltd..

How do I buy shares of Li Auto?

Shares of LI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Li Auto own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Li Auto investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Humana (HUM), Meta Platforms (META), American Water Works (AWK), Salesforce (CRM), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and TotalEnergies (TTE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/29/2025
• Today: 10/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Automobiles And Trucks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LI
• CIK: 1791706
• Web: www.lixiang.com
• Phone: 86-10-8742-7209
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 32,248
• Year Founded: 2015

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Li Auto: $25.79
• High Price Target: $38.50
• Low Price Target: $18.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +14.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.13
• Research Coverage: 15 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.05
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.44
• Forward P/E Ratio: 23.45
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $1.10 billion
• Net Margins: 5.64%
• Pretax Margin: 6.55%
• Return on Equity: 11.37%
• Return on Assets: 5.05%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 1.73
• Quick Ratio: 1.57

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $19.79 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.19
• Cash Flow: $1.45 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.56
• Book Value: $9.33 per share
• Price / Book: 2.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,047,110,000
• Free Float: 539,262,000
• Market Cap: $23.57 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.01