Li Auto (LI) has a profit margin of -1.66%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%.
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Li Auto (LI) currently reports a profit margin of -1.66% as of March 2026. That compares with 5.59% in the prior-year period — down 129.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore Li Auto's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Li Auto's profit margin decreased from 5.59% to -1.66% — a 129.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Li Auto's profit margin of -1.66% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. That is roughly 117.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Li Auto's current -1.66% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.32%) and against LI's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of -1.66%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Li Auto, and consider following LI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.