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| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 32 | — | 20.8x | Bottom tier | |
Growth | 93 | 48.1% | 6.1% | Top tier | |
Quality | 6 | -36.6% | 6.6% | Bottom tier | |
Safety | 11 | — | 0.7x | Bottom tier | |
Capital Return | 94 | — | 2.02% | Top tier | |
Momentum | 40 | 47.2% | 4.1% | Around median | |
Sentiment | 81 | 13 | 3 | Top tier |
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NIO Inc. is a pioneer in the premium smart electric vehicle sector in China, basing its business model on designing, manufacturing, and selling innovative electric vehicles under three distinct brands: NIO for the premium segment, ONVO for families, and FIREFLY for high-end compact cars. The company is distinguished by offering unique integrated power solutions, including an extensive battery swapping network and advanced fast-charging infrastructure, alongside accessory sales, digital, and community services that enhance customer loyalty and create recurring revenue streams.
Financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 showed exceptional growth, with total revenue jumping 112.2% year-over-year to reach RMB 25.5 billion, supported by vehicle sales of RMB 22.8 billion, an increase of 129.2% year-over-year. During this quarter, the company successfully delivered 83,465 smart electric vehicles, a 98.3% increase year-over-year, with deliveries distributed as 58,543 vehicles for the NIO brand, 13,339 vehicles for the ONVO brand, and 11,583 vehicles for the FIREFLY brand, reflecting the success of the multi-brand strategy.
In terms of profitability, the company's gross margin rose significantly to 19% compared to 7.6% in the first quarter of the previous year, driven by an improvement in vehicle margin to 18.8% thanks to the premium product mix, and the services and other sales segment achieving a record margin of 20.6%. Consequently, the net loss narrowed sharply to RMB 0.3 billion compared to a loss of RMB 6.8 billion in the comparable quarter of last year, while the company recorded a non-GAAP adjusted net profit of RMB 43.5 million, with positive operating cash flows and strong cash reserves of RMB 48.2 billion at the end of the quarter.
NIO stock enjoys a consensus analyst rating of Buy, with an average price target of $6.54 ranging from a low of $6 to a high of $7, indicating that the stock currently trades below the consensus analyst target considering its 52-week trading range of $3.34 to $8.02. This valuation reflects market optimism regarding the company's growth opportunities and improving operating margins, despite its unstable annual profitability and its currently unavailable P/E ratio due to the 2025 annual net loss of -$2.1 billion.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-06-15; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
NIO delivered a total of 83,465 smart electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, representing a strong increase of 98.3% year-over-year. Deliveries were distributed as 58,543 vehicles for the premium NIO brand, 13,339 vehicles for the ONVO brand, and 11,583 vehicles for the FIREFLY brand. For the second quarter of 2026, the company expects total deliveries to range between 11,000 and 11,500 units according to the earnings call data, achieving year-over-year growth of 52.7% to 59.6%.
NIO faces increasing pressures due to rising raw material prices such as memory chips, lithium carbonate, copper, and aluminum, which raise the manufacturing cost per vehicle by more than RMB 10,000 starting from the second quarter of 2026. Despite these pressures, the company aims to maintain a vehicle margin of 17% to 18% for the second quarter and the full year. To achieve this, the company relies on increasing sales of high-margin models such as the ES8 and ES9, reducing commercial discounts, and working with suppliers to improve efficiency by 5% to 10%.
NIO's total revenue in the first quarter of 2026 reached approximately RMB 25.5 billion, recording a growth of 112.2% year-over-year. Accounting net losses narrowed sharply to RMB 0.3 billion compared to a loss of RMB 6.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The company also succeeded in achieving a non-GAAP adjusted net profit of RMB 43.5 million, supported by an increase in the gross margin to 19% and improved efficiency of operating expenses.
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The X1931 chip represents the world's first smart driving chip dedicated to vehicles with 5nm technology, which was commercially produced for the first time in the ET9 model last March, with more than 250,000 units shipped to date. NIO plans to equip between 80% and 85% of its vehicles with this internally developed chip by the second half of 2026. This chip, integrated with the NIO World Model, helps reduce computing power consumption by 80% compared to competitors while delivering a superior autonomous driving experience in urban areas.
The other sales segment, which includes after-sales services, power solutions, battery charging, and community retail, generated revenues of RMB 2.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 31.2% year-over-year. The segment's margin reached an unprecedented record in the last four years at 20.6% thanks to increased operating efficiency of battery swapping stations and smart interaction with the power grid. Management aims to maintain a profit margin of 20% for this segment throughout 2026, making it a key driver of sustainable growth and profitability alongside electric vehicle sales.