Li Auto Inc vs NRG Energy Inc — how do they compare? Li Auto Inc trades at $12.62 (market cap $12.28B), while NRG Energy Inc trades at $120.98 (market cap $24.83B). The key difference: NRG Energy Inc is far larger — about 2× Li Auto Inc's market cap, and NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.61% dividend while Li Auto Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LI | NRG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.28B | $24.83B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Utilities |
52-Week High | $26.69 | $184.03 |
52-Week Low | $11.74 | $117.04 |
Enterprise Value | $1.11B | $48.79B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.61% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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 →NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the U.S., with 7 million customers, including its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. It also is one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, with 16 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. Since 2018, NRG has divested its 47% stake in NRG Yield, among other renewable energy and conventional generation investments. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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