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AAPL   171.21 (+0.30%)
MSFT   315.75 (+0.67%)
META   300.21 (-1.23%)
GOOGL   130.86 (-1.10%)
AMZN   127.12 (+0.90%)
TSLA   250.22 (+1.56%)
NVDA   434.99 (+0.95%)
NIO   9.04 (+1.35%)
BABA   86.75 (+1.41%)
AMD   102.82 (+0.06%)
T   15.03 (+0.13%)
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MU   68.03 (+4.34%)
CGC   0.78 (-3.69%)
GE   110.55 (-1.59%)
DIS   81.06 (+1.16%)
AMC   7.99 (+2.57%)
PFE   33.18 (+3.40%)
PYPL   58.46 (+0.48%)
NFLX   377.60 (+0.33%)
S&P 500   4,288.05 (-0.27%)
DOW   33,507.50 (-0.47%)
QQQ   358.27 (+0.07%)
AAPL   171.21 (+0.30%)
MSFT   315.75 (+0.67%)
META   300.21 (-1.23%)
GOOGL   130.86 (-1.10%)
AMZN   127.12 (+0.90%)
TSLA   250.22 (+1.56%)
NVDA   434.99 (+0.95%)
NIO   9.04 (+1.35%)
BABA   86.75 (+1.41%)
AMD   102.82 (+0.06%)
T   15.03 (+0.13%)
F   12.42 (-1.11%)
MU   68.03 (+4.34%)
CGC   0.78 (-3.69%)
GE   110.55 (-1.59%)
DIS   81.06 (+1.16%)
AMC   7.99 (+2.57%)
PFE   33.18 (+3.40%)
PYPL   58.46 (+0.48%)
NFLX   377.60 (+0.33%)
S&P 500   4,288.05 (-0.27%)
DOW   33,507.50 (-0.47%)
QQQ   358.27 (+0.07%)
AAPL   171.21 (+0.30%)
MSFT   315.75 (+0.67%)
META   300.21 (-1.23%)
GOOGL   130.86 (-1.10%)
AMZN   127.12 (+0.90%)
TSLA   250.22 (+1.56%)
NVDA   434.99 (+0.95%)
NIO   9.04 (+1.35%)
BABA   86.75 (+1.41%)
AMD   102.82 (+0.06%)
T   15.03 (+0.13%)
F   12.42 (-1.11%)
MU   68.03 (+4.34%)
CGC   0.78 (-3.69%)
GE   110.55 (-1.59%)
DIS   81.06 (+1.16%)
AMC   7.99 (+2.57%)
PFE   33.18 (+3.40%)
PYPL   58.46 (+0.48%)
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China's Jump In Car Sales Is Drawing Big Money To These Stocks

Chinese EV stocks

Key Points

  • As the Chinese government pivots into an expansionary policy to combat lackluster activity and demand in the nation, markets begin to take notice of the newest data coming out of the region.
  • Leading car sales increases, large U.S. investors pile in for potential value deals in the sector, namely these three winning stocks. 
  • With massive growth potential and Wall Street analyst stamps of approval, investors should take a second look before leaving this golden deal behind.
  • 5 stocks we like better than Li Auto

By now, it is no secret that Asia's powerhouse is making its way out of contractions and setting those who were - and are - brave enough to invest in it for success.

China is giving markets several selling points about its next boom, making its undervalued equities an attractive place to invest today.

Investing titans like Ray Dalio have noticed and have already committed serious capital to play the ensuing boom in consumer trends for the nation. However, this new boom proves to be expanding beyond the typical consumer products and into other unexpected areas of the economy.

The China Passenger Car Association released the nation's latest car sales statistics, shocking markets with what the numbers reflected. A yearly jump of 35% from August 2022 is the beginning of a new upside trend in the vehicle market, where electric vehicles make up about 25% of sales.

Expanding on these new trends, these are the three Chinese EV companies that analysts are loving today and those that investors should consider digging into.

NIO

Dalio's fund, Bridgewater Associates, has been spotted increasing its position in NIO NYSE: NIO shares by up to 29.2% in the last quarter, expanding the hedge fund's bet past the ordinary retail consumer products of daily life.

Furthermore, asset management behemoth BlackRock NYSE: BLK owns the largest block, with a 4.0% stake in the company as of the last reported quarter. Considering that NIO stock has been declining lately, this deal seems more attractive than ever.


Shares have declined by as much as 37% from their recent high prices of $16.5 a share, throwing NIO stock into deep bear market territory, following Wall Street's definition of a 20% decline from highs making an official 'bear market.'

Analysts, however, recognize a net upside of 22.3% based on a consensus price target of $12.68 a share. This is due, in part, to the expected growth that is to come from the rebound in consumer spending in China, as well as growing demand for NIO, as seen in their growing deliveries and scaling manufacturing capacity.

BYD

A Warren Buffett-approved stock, BYD OTCMKTS: BYDDY is one of Asia Pacific's fastest-growing electric vehicle brands. Considering that, in China, 67% of electric vehicle sales were made up of units priced between $20,000 and $40,000, BYD stands to experience the windfall that is to come from a recovering consumer from the world's fastest-growing middle class.

Following a similar pattern, this stock has been discounted by as much as 22% from its recent high price of $71.7 a share. Knowing that this decline marked the highly liquid 'bear market' level, buyers stepped in to deliver a swift recovery that is hardly running out of momentum.

This company's upside potential is initially reflected in analyst ratings today, as the consensus price target lands on $74 a share, representing a net upside of 17.5% from today's prices, according to analysts from rating houses such as Goldman Sachs NYSE: GS.

Earnings projections for the next twelve months also present investors with a potential-jump of up to 33.5%, which should bring a similar rise in the stock price since, typically, EPS drives stock valuations.

Li Auto

A prime example of just how much growth can be experienced by mixing the right industry in the right environment, Li Auto NASDAQ: LI takes the crown regarding annual delivery advances. The company released its latest delivery figures, which will leave some squinting at a massive 227.5% jump.

This marks the second consecutive month where Li has delivered more than 30,000 units, a bottom figure the company will likely never see again. With clear skies ahead, from a micro and macro perspective, there is nothing but upside for this stock. 

Perhaps the most significant growth story in the sector, Li rightfully calls for a net upside of 73.1%, according to analyst ratings. Expected earnings also reflect a jump of 93.5% for 2024, underscoring the potentially monstrous rally that could come to this chart.

This growth potential and fundamental momentum have not gone unnoticed by the market. This stock will make the only one of the group that has not reached the 'bear market' territory, as it trades only 12% away from its recent all-time high prices. 

There you have it, the perfect storm of investing at the bottom of Asia's powerhouse, with a current economic policy supporting equity valuations upward. And if that was not enough, the perfect combination of a growing industry with diverse product lines, all calling for double-digit upside from Wall Street's largest investors.

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
NIO (NIO)
2.0347 of 5 stars
$9.04+1.4%N/A-5.02Hold$12.68
BlackRock (BLK)
2.6413 of 5 stars
$646.85+0.2%3.09%18.89Moderate Buy$767.69
The Goldman Sachs Group (GS)
2.9143 of 5 stars
$323.57-0.5%3.40%13.80Moderate Buy$394.32
BYD (BYDDY)
0 of 5 stars
$61.60+1.7%0.41%N/ABuyN/A
Li Auto (LI)
2.4852 of 5 stars
$35.65+3.2%N/A155.00Buy$70.42
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Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

About Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Contributing Author: Value Stocks, Asian Markets, Macro Economics

Gabriel Osorio-Mazzilli has six years of experience in investing and trading financial markets and three years of institutional experience at both Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. He employs a bottom-top approach for picking value-driven investments and uses quantitative strategies in long/short equity trading.
Contact Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli via email at gosoriomazzilli@gmail.com.

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