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NIO Inc. NIO

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies · SIC 3711 · Vertical: Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (SIC 3711)

3.21USD−3.31% · 1 dayClose 30 Oct 2026

NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles under three brands, NIO, ONVO and FIREFLY, and offers after-sales and power services. The company remains loss-making, though its net loss narrowed in fiscal 2025 as sales and revenue grew, a context that matters for judging its financial trajectory. Deliveries reached 326,028 vehicles.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 30 Oct 2026, NIO Inc. (NIO) stock was 3.21 USD (−3.31% on the day), with market capitalisation 7.9 bn USD, beta 1.00, 52-week range 3.21–7.42 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
7.9 bn USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.98 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
-30.53%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.00
Volatility (1y) 49%
52-week range
3.217.42

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
34.6
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
3.19 – 3.59
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.04 · band width 11.7%
SMA 50 / 200
3.67 / 4.90
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.12 / -0.12
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−6.4%−0.9%−5.5 pp—
3 months−34.2%+1.2%−35.4 pp—
6 months−45.7%+4.8%−50.5 pp—
Year to date−37.1%+10.7%−47.8 pp—
1 year−54.2%+11.1%−65.3 pp−47.1%
3 years−56.0%+80.7%−136.8 pp−38.7%
5 years−91.9%+64.6%−156.4 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−56.7%
03 Nov 2025 → 30 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−92.7%
08 Nov 2021 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−39.4%
S&P 500 +10.5%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue720.1 m1.1 bn2.5 bn5.7 bn7.1 bn7.8 bn9.0 bn12.5 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+56.1%+121.7%+127.6%+26.0%+9.7%+15.0%+38.9%
Net income-1.4 bn-1.6 bn-812.9 m-630.3 m-2.1 bn-2.9 bn-3.1 bn-2.1 bn
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable-1.05-1.29-1.75-1.51-0.98
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-194.7%-144.4%-32.6%-11.1%-29.3%-37.3%-34.1%-17.1%
Free cash flowunavailable-1.5 bn126.2 m-331.5 m-1.6 bn-2.2 bn-2.3 bn-439.4 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.6 bn USD
Financial debt
1.9 bn USD
Net debt
292.3 m USD
Equity
592.1 m USD
Total assets
17.8 bn USD
Debt / equity
3.22x
Current ratio
0.98x
ROE
-300.3%
ROA
-13.1%
FCF margin
-3.5%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
7.8 bn
2024
9.0 bn
2025
12.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
7.4 bn
2024
8.1 bn
2025
10.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
429.8 m
2024
889.5 m
2025
1.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Research & development
2023
1.9 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

SG&A
2023
1.8 bn
2024
2.2 bn
2025
2.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-3.2 bn
2024
-3.0 bn
2025
-2.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
475.8 m
2024
804.9 m
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-2.7 bn ≈
2024
-2.2 bn ≈
2025
-985.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
56.8 m
2024
109.4 m
2025
126.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-2.9 bn
2024
-3.1 bn
2025
-2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Income tax
2023
36.7 m
2024
-3.1 m
2025
17.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Net income
2023
-2.9 bn
2024
-3.1 bn
2025
-2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-1.75
2024
-1.51
2025
-0.98

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
1.7 bn
2024
2.1 bn
2025
2.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
4.6 bn
2024
2.6 bn
2025
1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Receivables
2023
656.0 m
2024
229.6 m
2025
199.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Inventories
2023
743.4 m
2024
970.9 m
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Current assets
2023
9.9 bn
2024
8.5 bn
2025
11.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
3.5 bn
2024
3.5 bn
2025
3.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
4.2 m
2024
4.1 m
2025
4.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Total assets
2023
16.5 bn
2024
14.7 bn
2025
17.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
716.3 m
2024
784.9 m
2025
670.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
1.8 bn
2024
1.6 bn
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
8.1 bn
2024
8.5 bn
2025
11.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
12.4 bn
2024
12.9 bn
2025
16.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Equity
2023
3.6 bn
2024
830.8 m
2025
592.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-194.6 m
2024
-1.1 bn
2025
427.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Capex
2023
2.0 bn
2024
1.3 bn
2025
867.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-2.2 bn ≈
2024
-2.3 bn ≈
2025
-439.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-1.5 bn
2024
-679.3 m
2025
-1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
3.9 bn
2024
242.8 m
2025
978.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Apr 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
38.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
20.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
38.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
13.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
-7.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
-16.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
-17.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
-3.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
-302.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
-13.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
-237.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
-30.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
292.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
Debt / equity
3.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
-15.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
427.9 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
867.3 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
-439.4 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
6 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days inventory outstanding
37 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
7.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
8.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-30.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
13.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
0.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
0.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-5.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
-0.83
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

3.21 USD

30 Oct 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 7.9 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
7.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
13.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
ROE
-302.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
-17.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
38.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

31/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Apr 2026
verified 258

Score by group

44% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (SIC 3711)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-237.6%0 (vs peers)24%
Net margin · Quality-17.1%52 (vs peers)14%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth20.5%100 (on a fixed band)19%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-15.9x0 (on a fixed band)14%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.0x15 (on a fixed band)10%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-5.5%0 (on a fixed band)19%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet6/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality20/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

NIO Inc. (NIO). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 12.5 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 38.9%; net margin -17.1%; ROE -302.6%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 20.5%

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: -237.6%
  • Interest coverage: -15.9x
  • Current ratio: 1.0x
  • FCF yield: -5.5%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (SIC 3711) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 25 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 21.4x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 18.9x
P/S
0.6x
vertical median 1.4x
below median (−54.4%)
P/B
13.4x
vertical median 1.9x
above median (+612.3%)
ROE
-302.6%
vertical median -4.4%
below median
Net margin
-17.1%
vertical median -28.4%
above median
EBIT margin
-16.0%
vertical median -38.7%
above median
Revenue YoY
38.9%
vertical median -1.7%
above median
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 1.5x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.2%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
TSLATesla, Inc.1,580.4 bn440.83.8%3.1%−2.9%−12% / +99%
GMGeneral Motors Company73.7 bn19.56.1%2.1%−1.3%+27% / +210%
PCARPACCAR Inc53.7 bn19.413.7%9.5%−15.5%+4% / +23%
LILi Auto Inc.22.4 bn137.91.6%1.0%−18.8%−47% / −67%
RIVNRivian Automotive, Inc.17.8 bn—-55.0%-45.9%+8.4%−10% / −25%
OSKOshkosh Corporation8.5 bn17.111.0%4.6%−2.9%+14% / +60%
NIONIO Inc.7.9 bn—-302.6%-17.1%+38.9%−54% / −56%
VFSVinFast Auto Ltd.7.6 bn——-175.5%+54.7%+2% / −40%
FSSFederal Signal Corporation6.9 bn23.420.5%11.7%+17.1%−5% / +94%
LCIDLucid Group, Inc.1.2 bn—-571.4%-249.2%+67.6%−83% / −93%
LOTLotus Technology Inc.252.3 m——-89.4%−43.8%−75% / −96%
NIUNiu Technologies116.2 m—-4.4%-0.9%+36.7%−57% / −17%
GGRGogoro Inc.43.1 m—-56.2%-28.4%−9.4%−27% / −94%
WKHSWorkhorse Group Inc.32.2 m——-301.5%+201.1%−76% / −100%
DCXDigital Currency X Technology Inc.23.1 m——-434.9%−27.1%−100% / −100%
FFAIFaraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.12.4 m—-2,030.5%-21,838.0%−0.6%−100% / −100%
CENNCenntro Inc.4.5 m—-126.6%-423.9%−42.2%−85% / −100%
FLYEFly-E Group, Inc.2.8 m—-82.2%-67.9%−25.0%−83% / unavailable
FFord Motor Co——-18.4%-4.2%+1.2%−7% / +26%
XPEVXpeng Inc.——-7.9%-46.7%unavailable−62% / −38%
AIIORobo.ai Inc.———-17,614.9%−92.1%−95% / −100%
RACEFerrari N.V.——42.9%22.3%+7.0%−2% / +31%
TMToyota Motor Corp——13.6%9.9%+6.5%−4% / +12%
PSNYPolestar Automotive Holding UK PLC———-100.8%−14.1%−84% / −93%
HMCHonda Motor Co., Ltd.——6.7%3.9%+6.2%+11% / +10%

1- and 3-year price returns: for NIO from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 10 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (02 Oct 2026), 6-K (28 Sept 2026), 6-K (01 Sept 2026), 6-K (20 Aug 2026).

    In brief

    NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles under three brands, NIO, ONVO and FIREFLY, and offers after-sales and power services. The company remains loss-making, though its net loss narrowed in fiscal 2025 as sales and revenue grew, a context that matters for judging its financial trajectory. Deliveries reached 326,028 vehicles 1.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has proprietary technology, from assisted driving to powertrains and batteries, and a developed service network.
    • Several brands cover different market segments, which offers diversification.
    • Ongoing investment in research and development has built in-house capabilities in key areas.

    Weaknesses

    • The company has reported net losses and negative operating cash flows in the past and could continue to do so.
    • Its experience in large-scale manufacturing is limited, which could lead to delays.
    • Many suppliers are single sources for their components, which raises supply chain vulnerability.

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into new markets in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East could diversify revenue.
    • New models and brands could attract new customer segments if well received.
    • Power and battery services could generate recurring revenue.

    Threats

    • Intense competition may lead to lower volumes, higher inventories and pricing pressure.
    • Changes in government policy and reduced subsidies could affect demand.
    • Legal risks tied to the VIE structure and to Chinese regulation could affect operations.

    Risks

    • Continued losseshigh

      The company has recorded losses and negative cash flows in the past and could continue to record losses in the near future.

    • Large-scale manufacturinghigh

      Limited experience in high-volume production could cause delays in launches or in expanding capacity.

    • Chinese legal structurehigh

      If authorities considered the VIE arrangements non-compliant with law, the company could face penalties or be forced to relinquish certain operations.

    • Supplier dependencemedium

      Many components come from single-source suppliers, and disruptions could affect production.

    • Trade and international politicsmedium

      Changes in trade policy and international tensions could affect market access and investment.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If the ES9, ES8 and ONVO L90 models are well received, sales could keep growing and support a narrowing of losses.
    • Proprietary assisted driving technology and in-house chips could create a lasting edge over competitors.
    • Expansion of power and after-sales services could produce more stable revenue.

    What would break the thesis

    • If losses persist, the company could need additional capital, which could dilute existing shareholders.
    • Intense competition in China could pressure prices and margins, especially if rivals launch cheaper products.
    • Legal and political risks tied to the company's structure and to Chinese regulation could limit investor access to operations.

    What to watch

    • Quarterly trend in deliveries and revenueQ1 2027
    • Development of net loss and operating cash flow2027
    • Results of the ES9 and ONVO L90 models after launch2027
    • Updates on legal risks in the annual reportnext 20-F

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 10 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (02 Oct 2026), 6-K (28 Sept 2026), 6-K (01 Sept 2026), 6-K (20 Aug 2026).

    The business

    NIO presents itself as a pioneer and leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, with the mission 'Blue Sky Coming'. The company builds its own technology across 12 areas, from assisted driving and digital systems to batteries, powertrains and vehicle engineering 1. After-sales services and a service network, which stood at 416 centres on 31 December 2025, complete the model 1. In fiscal 2025 total revenues were 87.5 billion RMB, yet the company reported a net loss of 14.9 billion RMB 1.

    The company is headquartered in Shanghai and runs research and development centres in several countries and regions, including Shanghai, Anhui, Beijing, San Jose, Munich and Oxford 1. Operations in China are conducted mainly through PRC subsidiaries and, to a much lesser extent, through VIEs, a structure that carries specific legal risks 1.

    Revenue is driven mainly by vehicle sales, which accounted for 87.9% of total revenues in fiscal 2025, with the rest coming from other sales such as parts, after-sales services and power solutions 1.

    Segments

    Vehicle sales

    Vehicle sales, covering the NIO, ONVO and FIREFLY models, generated 76.9 billion RMB in fiscal 2025 and form the core of revenue 1.

    Brands

    The company operates three brands: NIO for the premium segment, ONVO for families and FIREFLY for small high-end electric cars, each with distinct deliveries in fiscal 2025 1.

    Market context

    The company is active in the smart electric vehicle market in China and in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with plans to expand into further global markets 1. The China market is described as highly competitive, with price pressure and possibly reduced government subsidies 1.

    The company says it aims to capture rising demand for electric vehicles, but its limited experience in large-scale manufacturing means market developments remain a source of uncertainty 1.

    Trends

    • New model launchestailwind

      A new product cycle in 2025, including the ET9, ONVO L90 and All-New ES8, could support sales if customers respond well 1.

    • Rising competitionheadwind

      Competition in China is intensifying, with more aggressive pricing and margin pressure, which could weigh on volumes if the trend continues 1.

    • Assisted driving technologymixed

      Investment in assisted driving and in in-house chips may offer a technology edge, but research costs remain high 1.

    • Politics and international tradeheadwind

      Political tensions and changes in US and European trade policy could affect market access and costs 1.

    Competitive position

    NIO vehicles compete with both electric and internal combustion vehicles across several market segments, and many competitors have greater financial and technical resources 1.

    The company notes that its early-mover advantage could be eroded if rivals achieve higher volumes, better pricing or faster product launches 1.

    • Traditional and Chinese electric vehicle makers

      The source refers to competitors across both vehicle types without naming them individually.

    • Internal combustion vehicle manufacturers

      Competition also comes from internal combustion vehicles, which hold a large share of the market.

    • New entrants to the electric vehicle sector

      The company notes that intensifying competition may also come from new producers launching products quickly.

    • Autonomous driving technology suppliers

      The company could face competition from specialised technology providers, though the source does not name them.

    News & filings

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.