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NIO Inc. NIO
NIO Inc. (NIO) earns a Piotroski F-score of 4/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It does not currently pay a dividend.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | HSBC | Buy (up) |
| 2025-11-28 | Freedom Capital Markets | Buy (up) |
| 2025-11-28 | Barclays | Underweight (main) |
| 2025-11-28 | Freedom Broker | Buy (up) |
| 2025-11-26 | Citigroup | Buy (main) |
| 2025-11-26 | Macquarie | Neutral (down) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 4/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.016 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -1.029 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.113 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.037 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIO | NIO Inc. | 4/9 | -4.18 | — | +38.9% |
| OSK | OSHKOSH CORP | 3/9 | 4.7 | — | -2.9% |
| LI | Li Auto Inc. | 1/9 | 3.36 | — | -18.8% |
| RIVN | Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE | 4/9 | -4.9 | — | +8.4% |
| FSS | FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ | 6/9 | 5.75 | 31 | +17.1% |
| LCID | Lucid Group, Inc. | 1/9 | -8.21 | — | +67.6% |
| NIU | Niu Technologies | 5/9 | -0.15 | — | +36.7% |
About NIO Inc.
NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in China, Europe, and internationally. It offers five and six-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. The company also offers power solutions, including Power Home, a home charging solution; Power Swap, a battery-swapping service; Power Charger and Destination Charger; Power Mobile, a mobile charging service through charging vans; Power Map, an application that provides access to a network of public chargers and their real-time information; and One Click for power valet service. In addition, it provides repair, maintenance, car beauty, and inspection services through its service centers and authorized third-party service centers; vehicle transportation and delivery, pre-delivery inspections, guidance on vehicle features, assistance with vehicle registration, and insurance processing services; insurance, maintenance, repairs, accident rescue, car washing, chauffeur services, and valet parking services; and remote monitoring and real-time diagnostics services, as well as technical, warranty, and auto financing arrangements. Further, the company is involved in the provision of energy and service packages to its users; design and technology development activities; manufacture of electric powertrains, battery packs, and components; and sales and after-sales management activities. Additionally, it operates in app NIO Auto Mall where users can select from various accessories and value added services; and online auction platform. The company was formerly known as NextEV Inc. and changed its name to NIO Inc. in July 2017. NIO Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
FAQ
Is NIO financially healthy?
NIO Inc.'s Piotroski F-score is 4/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does NIO pay a dividend?
No, NIO Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
What is the analyst price target for NIO?
The average Wall-Street price target for NIO Inc. is $7.32, about 61.3% above the recent price, from 24 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is NIO a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on NIO Inc.: a Piotroski F-score of 4/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.