Li Auto Inc. (LI)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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LI Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-2.0B | $11.7B | $8.0B | $6.1B | $11.5B | $15.8B | $20.4B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-2.10 | $11.06 | $7.54 | $3.02 | $5.67 | $7.69 | $9.91 |
| YoY Growth | — | — | -31.3% | -24.1% | +89.0% | +36.6% | +29.6% |
| Net Margin | -4.4% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
USD · LI · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $144.5B | $158.7B | $212.6B | $279.9B | $330.5B |
| Net Income | $8.0B | $6.1B | $11.5B | $15.8B | $20.4B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $7.54 | $3.02 | $5.67 | $7.69 | $9.91 |
| Free Cash Flow | $8.2B | $2.1B | $3.2B | $4.7B | $6.1B |
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LI stock.
Li Auto Inc.'s projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $3.02. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 29/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Li Auto Inc.: Bear case $N/A, Base case $91, and Bull case $94. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
Li Auto Inc.'s projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is 26.2%, reaching approximately $158.7B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 29/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Currently expanding margins support higher forecast reliability. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
Li Auto Inc.'s forward operating margin is estimated at 3.1% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "expanding". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($N/A) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is above Wall Street consensus with a 93.6% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 30% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.