LAAOF (Li Auto) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LAAOF Li Auto Inc LAAOF
74 GF Score
Price $9.49
GF Value $17.12
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What is Li Auto Moat Score?

Li Auto LAAOF 74 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LAAOF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Li Auto ranks better than 94.54% on this metric.

Li Auto has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Li Auto has Narrow Moat: Li Auto Inc has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition in the Chinese EV market and significant R&D capabilities. While it benefits from economies of scale and a growing distribution network, intense competition and moderate switching costs limit its moat to narrow.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Li Auto might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Li Auto  (OTCPK:LAAOF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Li Auto Moat Score Related Terms

LAAOF vs XPEV, NIO, RIVN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Li Auto's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

Li Auto Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Li Auto's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Li Auto's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Li Auto (LAAOF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Li Auto ranks #72 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Li Auto's Moat Score too high?
Li Auto's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Li Auto ranks #72 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Li Auto has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Li Auto's Moat Score compare to XPEV and NIO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Li Auto ranks #72 out of 1318 companies for Moat Score. This places Li Auto in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Li Auto's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Li Auto stock overvalued right now?
Li Auto (LAAOF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.12, compared to a current price of $9.49 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Li Auto's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Li Auto (LAAOF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 Li Auto (LAAOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Li Auto stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.49 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.12.

Key valuation signals for LAAOF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $17.12 vs. price of $9.49 (44.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Li Auto Business Description

Address 11 Wenliang Street, Shunyi District, Beijing, CHN, 101399
Li Auto is one of China's leading new energy vehicle manufacturers. Founded in 2015, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart NEVs with a particular focus on family size premium SUVs and MPVs. Li Auto started volume production of its first model—the Li One, an SUV that is a premium plug-in electric vehicle- in November 2019. Besides PHEVs, its product portfolio now extends to EVs that are fully battery-powered, reaching a wide audience. It has sold over 400,000 NEVs in 2025, accounting for about 3% of China's passenger NEV market.
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