Li Auto Past Earnings Performance
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Li Auto has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 59.7%, while the Auto industry saw earnings declining at 0.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 45.1% per year. Li Auto's return on equity is 6.4%, and it has net margins of 3.6%.
Key information
59.67%
Earnings growth rate
62.96%
EPS growth rate
| Auto Industry Growth | 23.94% |
| Revenue growth rate | 45.10% |
| Return on equity | 6.36% |
| Net Margin | 3.63% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Li Auto: Compelling Hybrid/EV Play With Profitable Growth Prospect
Oct 02Does Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Aug 05
Investors Appear Satisfied With Li Auto Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LI) Prospects As Shares Rocket 27%
May 17Li Auto's Selloff Triggers Excellent Buying Opportunity - Reiterate Buy
Apr 17Estimating The Fair Value Of Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI)
Mar 30Li Auto Is Improving Safety With Self-Driving Tech
Mar 16Li Auto: Time To Be Greedy
Mar 04Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) Stocks Shoot Up 39% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable
Feb 27At US$26.37, Is It Time To Put Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) On Your Watch List?
Feb 11Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)
Jan 12Li Auto: A Strong Buy Due To MEGA And AI
Jan 09Li Auto: Consistent Performer And Undervalued
Dec 31Li Auto Finally Nears Our Buy Zone, Great 2025 Prospects
Nov 20
Critical Expansion And AI Innovation Propel Premium NEV Market Growth
Strategic expansion of sales network and charging infrastructure in China is expected to bolster market share and future revenue growth.Li Auto: H2 2024 May Bring Forth Improved Numbers, Thanks To Government Stimulus
Sep 29Li Auto: Strong EV Choice, Low Price
Sep 08Li Auto: From Setback To Comeback (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 29Expecting Significant Wealth Creation From Li Stock In The Long Term
Aug 19Li Auto: Weakening Financials Encourage Caution
Jul 02Li Auto Lost The Price War - More Pain Ahead
Jun 18Li 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 08Li Auto: The Stock Is Dirt Cheap
Apr 22Buy Li Auto's Dip - Electrification Is Here To Stay
Mar 31Li Auto Charges Ahead In Fourth Quarter As Slowdown Looms
Feb 27Revenue & 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 25 | 127,811 | 4,641 | 11,095 | 10,707 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 143,320 | 8,080 | 11,685 | 10,319 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 144,753 | 8,090 | 11,783 | 10,536 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 144,460 | 8,032 | 12,229 | 11,071 |
| 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 (3.6%) are lower than last year (7.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LI has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 59.7% per year.
Accelerating Growth: LI's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: LI had negative earnings growth (-54.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Auto industry average (-16.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: LI's Return on Equity (6.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/28 02:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Li Auto Inc. is covered by 61 analysts. 38 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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| Tianli Wen | Aletheia Analyst Network Limited |
| Jiong Shao | Barclays |
| James Kan | BNP Paribas |