Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) E10: HK$1.36 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:09696 Tianqi Lithium Corp HKSE:09696
81 GF Score
Price HK$36.76
GF Value HK$17.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tianqi Lithium E10?

Tianqi Lithium HKSE:09696 +2.74% 81 E10 is HK$1.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09696 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$17.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Tianqi Lithium's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$1.249. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is HK$1.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Tianqi Lithium's average E10 Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

As of today (2026-08-10), Tianqi Lithium's current stock price is HK$36.76. Tianqi Lithium's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$1.36. Tianqi Lithium's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 27.03.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Tianqi Lithium was 541.00. The lowest was 14.67. And the median was 35.75.


Tianqi Lithium  (HKSE:09696) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Tianqi Lithium's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=36.76/1.36
=27.03

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Tianqi Lithium was 541.00. The lowest was 14.67. And the median was 35.75.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Tianqi Lithium E10 Related Terms


Tianqi Lithium E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium's E10 can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Tianqi Lithium E10 Chart

Tianqi Lithium Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.09 1.56 1.12 1.44

Tianqi Lithium Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.23 1.38 1.45 1.44 1.36

HKSE:09696 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: E10 Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Tianqi Lithium Shiller PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Tianqi Lithium E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Tianqi Lithium's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.249/116.3033*116.3033
=1.249

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Tianqi Lithium Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.406 101.400 0.466
201609 0.401 102.400 0.455
201612 0.261 102.600 0.296
201703 0.350 103.200 0.394
201706 0.442 103.100 0.499
201709 0.539 104.100 0.602
201712 0.557 104.500 0.620
201803 0.604 105.300 0.667
201806 0.580 104.900 0.643
201809 0.316 106.600 0.345
201812 0.771 106.500 0.842
201903 0.094 107.700 0.102
201906 0.068 107.700 0.073
201909 -0.044 109.800 -0.047
201912 -5.942 111.200 -6.215
202003 -0.376 112.300 -0.389
202006 -0.142 110.400 -0.150
202009 -0.319 111.700 -0.332
202012 -0.581 111.500 -0.606
202103 -0.203 112.662 -0.210
202106 0.278 111.769 0.289
202109 0.362 112.215 0.375
202112 1.286 113.108 1.322
202203 2.774 114.335 2.822
202206 5.556 114.558 5.641
202209 3.903 115.339 3.936
202212 5.628 115.116 5.686
202303 3.383 115.116 3.418
202306 1.050 114.558 1.066
202309 1.073 115.339 1.082
202312 -0.525 114.781 -0.532
202403 -2.585 115.227 -2.609
202406 -0.861 114.781 -0.872
202409 -0.330 115.785 -0.331
202412 -1.431 114.893 -1.449
202503 0.064 115.116 0.065
202506 -0.011 114.907 -0.011
202509 0.066 115.471 0.066
202512 0.188 115.832 0.189
202603 1.249 116.303 1.249

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of HK$1.36 mean?
Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) has a E10 of HK$1.36 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors.
Is Tianqi Lithium's E10 too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current E10 is HK$1.36. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's E10 compare to LIN and SHW?
Tianqi Lithium's E10 of HK$1.36 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Chemicals company?
A good E10 depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. Tianqi Lithium's current E10 is HK$1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$17.73, compared to a current price of HK$36.76 — trading 107.3% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is HK$1.36. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696), the current E10 is HK$1.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$36.76 is trading 107.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$17.73. GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09696:

  • E10: HK$1.36
  • GF Value™: HK$17.73 vs. price of HK$36.76 (107.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09696 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tianqi Lithium Business Description

Address No. 166, Hongliang West 1st Street, Tianfu New District, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 610299
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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