Equity Brief · Consumer Cyclical2026-09-13
NIO·Consumer Cyclical

Last results 1 Sept 2026Next reporting 24 Nov 2026

NIO Inc.

I · AI Analysis

The brief

NIO designs and sells smart electric vehicles including five- and six-seater SUVs and sedans, primarily in China with some European presence [Yahoo Finance]. The company also operates battery-swapping stations, charging infrastructure, and provides financing, insurance, and maintenance services to vehicle owners [Yahoo Finance].

NIO is a Chinese electric vehicle maker selling premium SUVs and sedans primarily in China, with a struggling European business [Yahoo Finance]. The company delivered over 107,000 vehicles in Q2 2026 and narrowed its losses by 89% year-over-year, achieving profitability in its domestic Chinese operations [Insider Monkey]. Recent news coverage highlights both strong sales momentum and significant investor concern, with the stock falling 25% in one month despite meeting delivery targets [24/7 Wall St.].

NIO is growing revenue rapidly but remains unprofitable, with significant financial stress indicators despite recent improvements.

The brief AI analysisConfidence 7/10

Sentinellis health

Significant risks

3.3/10

7.5+ strong · 4.5–7.5 moderate · under 4.5 weak

Profitability

25% of score0.0/10
Net margin-4.2%· need > 5%Gross margin+17.4%· need > 35%

Returns on capital

8% of score0.0/10
ROIC—· no dataReturn on equity-45.3%· need > 12%

Growth & momentum

17% of score10.0/10
Revenue growth+69.1%Operating margin trend—· no data

Balance sheet

50% of score3.3/10
Current ratio1.0x· need > 1.2xNet debt / EBITDA-4.1xInterest coverage-15.7x· need > 3.0xDebt / equity2.03· need < 1.5

Cash generation

no data
Free cash flow—· no dataCash vs reported profit—· no data

Value creation

no data
ROIC vs cost of capital—· no data

Sentinellis calculation from the published statements — not a score reported by any data source. Each category is scored on the checks that had data; missing inputs are excluded rather than counted as failures.

Market capitalisation

$9.2B

Revenue (TTM)

$17.0B

Explainers

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II · Recent news

What moved

6 stories · ranked by relevance

  • Company2026-09-08

    NIO (NIO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

    Motley Fool

  • Company2026-09-12

    NIO (NYSE:NIO) Trading Down 3.1% – What’s Next?

    The Lincolnian Online

  • Company2026-09-11

    NIO’s European Push Stalls Even as China Business Shows Real Profitability Progress

    Insider Monkey

  • Company2026-09-10

    Nio Just Dropped 25% in a Month. Is It Time to Sell?

    24/7 Wall St.

  • Company2026-09-10

    NIO (NIO) Narrows Its Losses, But Can It Keep This Up?

    Insider Monkey

  • Sector2026-09-11

    The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Tesla, BYD and NIO

    Zacks

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Tesla is cutting prices aggressively in China to boost sales, which directly pressures NIO's ability to maintain pricing and margins in its largest market [Zacks]

1 of 6 risks in this report

Risks

6

Opportunities

6

Red flags

4

Leadership

9

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Produced 13 Sept 2026, 15:10 UTC

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