Li Auto Inc vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Li Auto Inc trades at $12.36 (market cap $12.43B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.25 (market cap $43.72B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 3.5× Li Auto Inc's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.26% dividend while Li Auto Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LI | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.43B | $43.72B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $30.84 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $11.74 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $1.34B | $49.01B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.26% |
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Li Auto is a leading Chinese NEV manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart NEVs. The company started volume production of its first model Li One in November 2019. The model is a six-seater, large, premium plug-in electric SUV equipped with a range extension system and advanced smart vehicle solutions. It sold over 90,000 EVs in 2021, accounting for about 2.7% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. Beyond Li One, the company will expand its product line, including both BEVs and PHEVs, to target a broader consumer base.
Read more on LI →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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