Li Auto Inc vs Valero Energy Corporation — how do they compare? Li Auto Inc trades at $12.62 (market cap $12.28B), while Valero Energy Corporation trades at $323.92 (market cap $93.27B). The key difference: Valero Energy Corporation is far larger — about 7.6× Li Auto Inc's market cap, and Valero Energy Corporation pays a 1.48% dividend while Li Auto Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LI | VLO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.28B | $93.27B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Energy |
52-Week High | $26.69 | $323.92 |
52-Week Low | $11.74 | $133.38 |
Enterprise Value | $1.11B | $96.74B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.48% |
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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 →Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 14 refineries with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 14 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has capacity to produce 700 million gallons per year of renewable diesel.
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