WeRide Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
WeRide has a total shareholder equity of CN¥7.1B and total debt of CN¥294.2M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 4.1%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CN¥8.1B and CN¥1.0B respectively.
Key information
4.12%
Debt to equity ratio
CN¥294.24m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | n/a |
| Cash | CN¥6.18b |
| Equity | CN¥7.14b |
| Total liabilities | CN¥1.01b |
| Total assets | CN¥8.15b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
WRD: Robotaxi Expansion And Fleet Guidance Will Support Multi Year Outlook
The WeRide analyst price target has been adjusted modestly higher to $11.80, with analysts pointing to updated multi year sales forecasts and refreshed fleet guidance as key supports for the new valuation view. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WeRide centers on updated multi year sales assumptions and the latest fleet guidance.
WRD: Global Robotaxi Expansion Will Drive Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for WeRide has increased from $11.50 to $11.80, as analysts incorporate Q1 results and updated fleet guidance into modestly revised sales expectations for 2026 through 2028. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WeRide points to a generally constructive stance, but with clear flags around how the company executes on its growth plans and how much investors may be willing to pay for that growth.WeRide: Focus On Geographical Diversification And Regulatory Developments
Summary WeRide Inc. remains a Buy; I remain positive on the profitability upside relating to international expansion and see risks regarding China's suspension of new autonomous vehicle approvals as overblown. WRD’s non-China operations achieved a 50% gross profit margin in 2025, or 20 percentage points above the group average, supporting aggressive overseas growth plans. Regulatory headwinds in China are likely temporary; WRD's existing domestic robotaxi fleets are still up and running, and management expects permit issuance to resume within two months. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWeRide And The Explosive Growth Of The RoboTaxi Industry
Summary The RoboTaxi market is poised for extraordinary growth, with forecasts predicting a $10 trillion market by 2030, making it a potential millionaire-maker industry. WeRide, one of the two pure-play RoboTaxi companies, has significant technological advancements and partnerships but faces high risks and substantial funding needs. Despite WeRide's progress and partnerships, including a deal with Uber in Abu Dhabi, the company has minimal sales and high operating expenses, delaying profitability. I am cautious about investing in WeRide now due to its financial uncertainties and regulatory challenges, but I will continue to monitor the company and the industry. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNvidia's Investment In WeRide Is A Big Nothingburger
Summary WeRide Inc.'s stock surged as much as 144.6% after Nvidia Corporation took a stake, but long-term investors should exercise caution due to WRD's financial instability and potential future dilution. Despite WeRide's impressive technological advancements and market potential, it generates minimal revenue and significant net losses, making it a risky investment at its current valuation. Nvidia's small stake in WeRide doesn't imply a major strategic partnership or acquisition, as evidenced by NVIDIA's history of exciting small tech investments. WeRide's high enterprise value and negative cash flow highlight the risk, leading to a 'sell' rating despite its promising operational progress and market potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWeRide: Big Addressable Market, But Valuation Looks Stretched
Summary Initiating coverage on WeRide with a "Hold" rating due to stretched valuation; recommend waiting for a better entry point in the next 6-12 months. WeRide has a significant technological edge in autonomous driving, with a broad use case and early-mover advantage in a nascent industry. Despite a bullish industry outlook, WeRide's revenue has been volatile, and significant R&D investments imply continued cash burn and potential equity dilution. Valuation is stretched with a market cap of $4.8 billion and revenue of $55.3 million in 2023; expect a correction before considering exposure. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: WRD's short term assets (CN¥7.3B) exceed its short term liabilities (CN¥957.5M).
Long Term Liabilities: WRD's short term assets (CN¥7.3B) exceed its long term liabilities (CN¥49.1M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: WRD has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: WRD's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 67.3% to 4.1% over the past 5 years.
Balance Sheet
Cash Runway Analysis
For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.
Stable Cash Runway: WRD has sufficient cash runway for more than 3 years based on its current free cash flow.
Forecast Cash Runway: WRD has sufficient cash runway for 2.9 years if free cash flow continues to reduce at historical rates of 22.9% each year.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/29 22:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/28 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
WeRide Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Yawen Tan | BNP Paribas |
| Chen Chi | BNP Paribas |
| Ming-Hsun Lee | BofA Global Research |