General Motors Company (GM)vsLi Auto Inc (LI)
GM
General Motors Company
$85.62
-0.58%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $77.44B
LI
Li Auto Inc
$11.81
+1.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $12.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 77% more annual revenue ($185.53B vs $104.79B). GM leads profitability with a 1.1% profit margin vs -4.4%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. GM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
GM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LI
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-35.8%
Fair Value
$63.07
Current Price
$85.62
$22.55 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.6%
Fair Value
$82.13
Current Price
$11.81
$70.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.9% revenue growth
ROE of 3.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LI
The strongest argument for LI centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LI
The primary concerns for LI are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM profiles as a value stock while LI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
GM is growing revenue faster at 1.9% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GM scores higher overall (53/100 vs 33/100). LI offers better value entry with a 76.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
Li Auto Inc
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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