Li Auto Inc (LI)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
LI
Li Auto Inc
$14.20
-2.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.42B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Li Auto Inc generates 12% more annual revenue ($109.37B vs $97.88B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -1.7%. LI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. LI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 41/100 (D).
LI
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+78.3%
Fair Value
$88.38
Current Price
$14.20
$74.18 discount
Margin of Safety
-52.0%
Fair Value
$257.21
Current Price
$391.00
$133.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 11.4%
Earnings declined 99.8%
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LI
The strongest argument for LI centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LI
The primary concerns for LI are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 385.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LI profiles as a turnaround stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LI scores higher overall (41/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Tesla Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. Tesla's current products include electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, as well as other related products and services. In 2020, Tesla had the highest sales in the plug-in and battery electric passenger car segments, capturing 16% of the plug-in market (which includes plug-in hybrids) and 23% of the battery-electric (purely electric) market. Through its subsidiary Tesla Energy, the company develops and is a major installer of solar photovoltaic energy generation systems in the United States. Tesla Energy is also one of the largest global suppliers of battery energy storage systems, with 3 GWh of battery storage supplied in 2020.
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