Ford Motor Company (F)vsLi Auto Inc (LI)
F
Ford Motor Company
$11.67
-1.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $47.24B
LI
Li Auto Inc
$18.08
+1.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 67% more annual revenue ($187.27B vs $112.31B). LI leads profitability with a 1.0% profit margin vs -4.4%. LI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
F
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
LI
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for F.
Margin of Safety
-1661.5%
Fair Value
$1.09
Current Price
$18.08
$16.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -20.2% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LI
The strongest argument for LI centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.93 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LI
The primary concerns for LI are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 110.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while LI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
F is growing revenue faster at -4.8% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
F scores higher overall (47/100 vs 44/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · China
Li Auto Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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