Li Auto Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Li Auto has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 76.7%, while the Auto industry saw earnings growing at 18% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 59.5% per year. Li Auto's return on equity is 15.3%, and it has net margins of 7.2%.
Key information
76.7%
Earnings growth rate
87.8%
EPS growth rate
| Auto Industry Growth | 23.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 59.5% |
| Return on equity | 15.3% |
| Net Margin | 7.2% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Li Auto Finally Nears Our Buy Zone, Great 2025 Prospects
Nov 20Li Auto: H2 2024 May Bring Forth Improved Numbers, Thanks To Government Stimulus
Sep 29Market Participants Recognise Li Auto Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LI) Earnings Pushing Shares 31% Higher
Sep 28
Li Auto: Strong EV Choice, Low Price
Sep 08Li Auto: From Setback To Comeback (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 29We Think Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Aug 22Expecting Significant Wealth Creation From Li Stock In The Long Term
Aug 19Is There An Opportunity With Li Auto Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LI) 23% Undervaluation?
Jul 29Li Auto: Weakening Financials Encourage Caution
Jul 02Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Jun 26Li Auto Lost The Price War - More Pain Ahead
Jun 18Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks After Plunging 27%
Jun 11Li Auto: Deep Value For EV Investors
May 28Li Auto's Strategic Pivot: From Setbacks To Solutions
May 16Li Auto: My Pick For The EV Market Will Likely Survive A Price War
May 08We Think Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Apr 28Li Auto: The Stock Is Dirt Cheap
Apr 22Should You Investigate Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) At US$30.84?
Apr 12Buy Li Auto's Dip - Electrification Is Here To Stay
Mar 31Returns At Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Are On The Way Up
Mar 28Li Auto Charges Ahead In Fourth Quarter As Slowdown Looms
Feb 27Why We Are Still Not Convinced With Li Auto
Feb 20Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks
Feb 19Li Auto: Value Investment Buried In The Chaos
Feb 07Estimating The Fair Value Of Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI)
Feb 04We Think Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Jan 19Should You Investigate Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) At US$35.27?
Dec 20We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)
Dec 02Party Time: Brokers Just Made Major Increases To Their Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) Earnings Forecasts
Aug 09Benign Growth For Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) Underpins Its Share Price
Apr 17Is There An Opportunity With Li Auto Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LI) 45% Undervaluation?
Dec 28Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Li Auto makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 141,918 | 10,167 | 12,422 | 12,154 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 133,724 | 10,176 | 11,606 | 12,385 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 130,698 | 11,367 | 11,100 | 11,783 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 123,851 | 11,704 | 9,768 | 10,586 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 99,769 | 6,303 | 8,128 | 9,165 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 74,432 | 1,839 | 7,092 | 8,152 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 54,512 | -1,072 | 6,108 | 7,258 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 45,287 | -2,012 | 5,665 | 6,780 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 38,257 | -1,974 | 5,180 | 5,921 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 36,690 | -355 | 4,705 | 4,995 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 32,997 | 28 | 4,229 | 4,102 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 27,010 | -321 | 3,545 | 3,233 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 20,536 | -509 | 2,842 | 2,385 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 15,272 | -809 | 2,152 | 1,841 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 12,180 | -918 | 1,510 | 1,400 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 9,457 | -806 | 1,107 | 1,081 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 5,594 | -1,982 | 897 | 1,065 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,136 | -3,034 | 685 | 1,136 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 284 | -3,261 | 686 | 1,155 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 0 | -2,702 | 590 | 1,020 |
Quality Earnings: LI has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: LI's current net profit margins (7.2%) are higher than last year (6.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LI has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 76.7% per year.
Accelerating Growth: LI's earnings growth over the past year (61.3%) is below its 5-year average (76.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: LI earnings growth over the past year (61.3%) exceeded the Auto industry -9.7%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: LI's Return on Equity (15.3%) is considered low.