NIO

NIO Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:August 26, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Auto - Manufacturers

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

CN

Next Earnings Date

09/01/2026

Business Summary

NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in China. It offers five and six-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. The company also offers power solutions, including Power Home, a home charging solution; Power Swap, a battery swapping service; Power Charger and Destination Charger; Power Mobile, a mobile charging service through charging vans; Power Map, an application that provides access to a network of public chargers and their real-time information; and One Click for Power valet service. In addition, it provides repair, maintenance, and bodywork services through its NIO service centers and authorized third-party service centers; statutory and third-party liability insurance, and vehicle damage insurance through third-party insurers; repair and routine maintenance; roadside assistance; courtesy vehicle services; data packages; and auto financing and financial leasing services. Further, the company involved in the provision of energy and service packages to its users; design and technology development activities; manufacture of e-powertrains, battery packs, and components; and sales and after sales management activities. Additionally, it offers NIO Certified, a used vehicle inspection, evaluation, acquisition, and sales service. The company was formerly known as NextEV Inc. and changed its name to NIO Inc. in July 2017. NIO Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

 


VALUATION

P/E

-1.52

Market Cap ($M USD)

$13.02B

Forward P/E

1.80

PEG

0.01

PRICE TO SALES

0.88

PRICE TO BOOK

21.37

EV / EBITDA

-14.04

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

-18.73%

DCF Value

$-61.66

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

-5.34

EV to FCF

-6.42

Earnings Yield

-9.72%

FCF Yield

-18.73%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$3.63

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$3.08

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$193.70B

Return on Equity (ROE)

-328.93%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-8.19%

Debt-to-Equity

6.31

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

1.10

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-17.30%

Current Ratio

1.01

Quick Ratio

0.90

Net Debt to EBITDA

-2.35

Interest Coverage

-9.67

Gross Profit margin

15.69%

FCF PER SHARE

$-6.65

REVENUE PER SHARE

$40.51

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

NIO’s valuation paints a perplexing picture. Despite a Forward P/E of 3.21 suggesting potential growth, the stock’s DCF value is alarmingly negative, indicating severe mispricing or fundamental issues. The Altman Z-score of 0.82 signals distress, while the negative Earnings Yield further underscores profitability challenges. The market seems to be pricing in a turnaround, but the financial health remains precarious. Investors should tread carefully, as the numbers suggest a high-risk proposition.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating within the Auto - Manufacturers industry, NIO is at the forefront of integrating AI and modern tech into its vehicles. This positions the company well to capitalize on the shift towards autonomous and connected cars. However, execution will be key in leveraging these technologies effectively.

The Bull Case

For the optimistic investor, NIO's Forward PEG ratio of 0.02 is a beacon of hope, indicating potential undervaluation relative to expected growth. The Piotroski F-Score of 4 suggests moderate financial health, while the company's ability to project a significant sales growth next year could signal future profitability. Despite current challenges, these metrics hint at a company with latent potential, possibly poised for a turnaround.

The Bear Case

NIO's structural weaknesses are glaring. A Price/Book ratio of 24.06 and a Price/Sales of 1.08 highlight overvaluation concerns, especially when juxtaposed with a negative ROIC of -31.29%. The company's operating margin of -16.49% and a staggering Debt/Equity ratio of 6.31 further exacerbate the risk profile. These metrics paint a picture of a company struggling to manage its capital efficiently, raising red flags for cautious investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$6.54

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.98

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

45.16%

Distance to 52-Week Low

39.55%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

60.01%

50-DAY SMA

$6.05

200-DAY SMA

$5.84

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