Li Auto (LI) Faces A Fresh Valuation Test After June Deliveries Slowed

Li Auto (NasdaqGS:LI) stock is back in focus after the company reported June deliveries of 30,895 vehicles and confirmed ongoing pressure from tougher competition in China’s electric vehicle market.

See our latest analysis for Li Auto.

At a share price of US$12.02, Li Auto’s 30 day share price return is down 17.5% and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 53.7%. This suggests sentiment has weakened despite recent model launches and ongoing network expansion.

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With Li Auto’s share price down sharply over the past year yet trading below some valuation estimates, the key question now is simple: is the recent weakness a mispricing that opens the door to a buying opportunity, or is the market already accounting for the company’s future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 43.2% Undervalued

At a last close of $12.02 versus a widely followed fair value estimate of $21.18, the current Li Auto share price sits well below that narrative benchmark, putting the focus squarely on whether the long term story justifies the gap.

The company’s ongoing transition from extended-range vehicles (EREVs) to pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs), including successful launches of the Li MEGA and Li i8, and the upcoming Li i6, positions Li Auto to capture expanding market share as Chinese middle-class consumers upgrade and EV adoption accelerates, directly supporting long-term revenue growth and total addressable market expansion.

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Want to see what sits behind that bullish product roadmap? The narrative leans on a tight combination of revenue growth, margin expansion, and a premium future earnings multiple.

Result: Fair Value of $21.18 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.

However, Li Auto’s heavy R&D and capital spending, together with intense competition in China’s NEV market, could pressure margins and challenge the argument that the stock is undervalued.

Find out about the key risks to this Li Auto narrative.

Next Steps

If the mixed sentiment around Li Auto has you undecided, it makes sense to move quickly, review the underlying numbers for yourself, and weigh the 2 key rewards

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