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LI vs. HMC, RIVN, STLA, NIO, and XPEV

Should you buy Li Auto stock or one of its competitors? Li Auto's main competitors and comparable companies include Honda Motor (HMC), Rivian Automotive (RIVN), Stellantis (STLA), NIO (NIO), and XPENG (XPEV). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "automobile manufacturers" industry.

How does Li Auto compare to Honda Motor?

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) and Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

Honda Motor presently has a consensus target price of $25.00, suggesting a potential downside of 23.15%. Li Auto has a consensus target price of $17.24, suggesting a potential upside of 34.03%. Given Li Auto's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Li Auto is more favorable than Honda Motor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Honda Motor
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Li Auto
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Honda Motor has a net margin of -0.73% compared to Li Auto's net margin of -1.72%. Honda Motor's return on equity of -1.30% beat Li Auto's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Honda Motor-0.73% -1.30% -0.49%
Li Auto -1.72%-2.58%-1.22%

5.3% of Honda Motor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.9% of Li Auto shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Honda Motor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.5% of Li Auto shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Li Auto had 1 more articles in the media than Honda Motor. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Li Auto and 6 mentions for Honda Motor. Honda Motor's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Li Auto's score of 0.59 indicating that Honda Motor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Honda Motor
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Li Auto
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Li Auto has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Honda Motor. Honda Motor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Li Auto, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Honda Motor$144.79B0.35-$2.80B-$0.70N/A
Li Auto$16.06B0.86$160.79M-$0.28N/A

Honda Motor has a beta of 0.42, meaning that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Li Auto has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Li Auto beats Honda Motor on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Li Auto compare to Rivian Automotive?

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Rivian Automotive had 16 more articles in the media than Li Auto. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Rivian Automotive and 7 mentions for Li Auto. Li Auto's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Rivian Automotive's score of 0.27 indicating that Li Auto is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Li Auto
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Rivian Automotive
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Li Auto has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rivian Automotive has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

9.9% of Li Auto shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Rivian Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.5% of Li Auto shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Rivian Automotive shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Li Auto presently has a consensus price target of $17.24, suggesting a potential upside of 34.03%. Rivian Automotive has a consensus price target of $18.95, suggesting a potential upside of 19.14%. Given Li Auto's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Li Auto is more favorable than Rivian Automotive.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Li Auto
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Rivian Automotive
7 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.19

Li Auto has higher revenue and earnings than Rivian Automotive. Li Auto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rivian Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Li Auto$16.06B0.86$160.79M-$0.28N/A
Rivian Automotive$5.39B4.28-$3.65B-$2.58N/A

Li Auto has a net margin of -1.72% compared to Rivian Automotive's net margin of -54.96%. Li Auto's return on equity of -2.58% beat Rivian Automotive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Li Auto-1.72% -2.58% -1.22%
Rivian Automotive -54.96%-73.90%-23.91%

Summary

Li Auto beats Rivian Automotive on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Li Auto compare to Stellantis?

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and risk.

Li Auto has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Stellantis. Li Auto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stellantis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Li Auto$16.06B0.86$160.79M-$0.28N/A
Stellantis$173.64B0.11-$25.31B$0.3913.36

Stellantis has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Li Auto's net margin of -1.72%. Stellantis' return on equity of 0.00% beat Li Auto's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Li Auto-1.72% -2.58% -1.22%
Stellantis N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Stellantis had 22 more articles in the media than Li Auto. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Stellantis and 7 mentions for Li Auto. Li Auto's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Stellantis' score of -0.05 indicating that Li Auto is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Li Auto
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Stellantis
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Li Auto currently has a consensus price target of $17.24, suggesting a potential upside of 34.03%. Stellantis has a consensus price target of $8.66, suggesting a potential upside of 66.22%. Given Stellantis' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Stellantis is more favorable than Li Auto.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Li Auto
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Stellantis
6 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

Li Auto has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stellantis has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

9.9% of Li Auto shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of Stellantis shares are held by institutional investors. 48.5% of Li Auto shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Stellantis shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Stellantis beats Li Auto on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Li Auto compare to NIO?

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) and NIO (NYSE:NIO) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Li Auto has higher revenue and earnings than NIO. Li Auto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NIO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Li Auto$16.06B0.86$160.79M-$0.28N/A
NIO$12.51B0.90-$2.14B-$0.55N/A

9.9% of Li Auto shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.6% of NIO shares are held by institutional investors. 48.5% of Li Auto shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of NIO shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Li Auto has a net margin of -1.72% compared to NIO's net margin of -8.78%. Li Auto's return on equity of -2.58% beat NIO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Li Auto-1.72% -2.58% -1.22%
NIO -8.78%-318.96%-7.67%

In the previous week, NIO had 8 more articles in the media than Li Auto. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for NIO and 7 mentions for Li Auto. Li Auto's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat NIO's score of 0.12 indicating that Li Auto is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Li Auto
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NIO
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Li Auto currently has a consensus target price of $17.24, indicating a potential upside of 34.03%. NIO has a consensus target price of $6.70, indicating a potential upside of 47.25%. Given NIO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NIO is more favorable than Li Auto.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Li Auto
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
NIO
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Li Auto has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NIO has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Li Auto and NIO tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Li Auto compare to XPENG?

XPENG (NYSE:XPEV) and Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

XPENG currently has a consensus price target of $25.70, indicating a potential upside of 114.52%. Li Auto has a consensus price target of $17.24, indicating a potential upside of 34.03%. Given XPENG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe XPENG is more favorable than Li Auto.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XPENG
4 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Li Auto
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Li Auto had 1 more articles in the media than XPENG. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Li Auto and 6 mentions for XPENG. Li Auto's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat XPENG's score of -0.07 indicating that Li Auto is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
XPENG
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Li Auto
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Li Auto has a net margin of -1.72% compared to XPENG's net margin of -3.09%. Li Auto's return on equity of -2.58% beat XPENG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
XPENG-3.09% -7.72% -2.33%
Li Auto -1.72%-2.58%-1.22%

XPENG has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Li Auto has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

21.1% of XPENG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.9% of Li Auto shares are held by institutional investors. 27.6% of XPENG shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.5% of Li Auto shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Li Auto has higher revenue and earnings than XPENG. Li Auto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XPENG, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
XPENG$10.97B1.04-$158.50M-$0.34N/A
Li Auto$16.06B0.86$160.79M-$0.28N/A

Summary

Li Auto beats XPENG on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LI vs. The Competition

MetricLi AutoAutomobiles IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$13.78B$42.97B$13.02B$12.73B
Dividend YieldN/A2.90%54.44%10.29%
P/E Ratio-45.9311.3046.8824.07
Price / Sales0.8627.0395.8797.60
Price / Cash15.7211.3326.1852.73
Price / Book1.312.703.976.19
Net Income$160.79M$1.24B$446.21M$347.71M
7 Day Performance4.81%0.62%-0.73%-0.65%
1 Month Performance3.96%0.61%0.63%2.11%
1 Year Performance-45.28%-18.60%-0.42%20.11%

Li Auto Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LI
Li Auto
3.1726 of 5 stars
$12.86
+1.2%
$17.24
+34.0%
-46.6%$13.78B$16.06BN/A30,728
HMC
Honda Motor
2.6978 of 5 stars
$31.70
-0.4%
$25.00
-21.1%
-6.2%$49.67B$144.79BN/A195,109
RIVN
Rivian Automotive
2.4953 of 5 stars
$16.39
+2.4%
$18.95
+15.6%
+28.4%$23.17B$5.39BN/A15,232
STLA
Stellantis
4.7854 of 5 stars
$5.59
+1.3%
$8.66
+54.9%
-45.3%$20.78B$173.64B14.33258,668
NIO
NIO
3.2364 of 5 stars
$4.80
+1.3%
$6.70
+39.6%
-9.8%$11.77B$12.51BN/A35,032

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This page (NASDAQ:LI) was last updated on 8/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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