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Business Insider
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Li Auto delivers 40,856 vehicles in May, up 16.7%
Li Auto (LI) announced that it delivered 40,856 vehicles in May 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.7%. As of May 31, 2025, Li Auto's cumulative deliveries reached 1,301,531. Li Auto has completed a comprehensive upgrade of its entire model lineup to new versions over the past month. The deliveries of Li MEGA Home began in late May, and its production ramp up is accelerating as orders significantly exceeded expectations. The new Li L series demonstrates substantially enhanced product strengths, with each upgrade tailored to genuine user needs and optimized for high-frequency usage scenarios. Li L9 features the dual-chamber air suspension and dual-valve CDC flagship suspension system, delivering an exceptional balance of spacious interior comfort and stable handling. Meanwhile, both Li L8 and Li L7 feature dual-chamber Magic Carpet air suspension as standard, significantly boosting their sporting performance and setting them apart in the RMB300,000 to RMB400,000 price segment. All models come standard with an all-weather LiDAR to deliver industry-leading automatic emergency braking and automatic emergency steering active safety capabilities. Confident Investing Starts Here:
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Calculating The Fair Value Of Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI)
Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Li Auto fair value estimate is US$27.90 Current share price of US$27.90 suggests Li Auto is potentially trading close to its fair value Analyst price target for LI is CN¥33.84, which is 21% above our fair value estimate Does the May share price for Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate the stock's intrinsic value by taking the expected future cash flows and discounting them to their present value. One way to achieve this is by employing the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. Models like these may appear beyond the comprehension of a lay person, but they're fairly easy to follow. Companies can be valued in a lot of ways, so we would point out that a DCF is not perfect for every situation. If you want to learn more about discounted cash flow, the rationale behind this calculation can be read in detail in the Simply Wall St analysis model. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. We're using the 2-stage growth model, which simply means we take in account two stages of company's growth. In the initial period the company may have a higher growth rate and the second stage is usually assumed to have a stable growth rate. To start off with, we need to estimate the next ten years of cash flows. Where possible we use analyst estimates, but when these aren't available we extrapolate the previous free cash flow (FCF) from the last estimate or reported value. We assume companies with shrinking free cash flow will slow their rate of shrinkage, and that companies with growing free cash flow will see their growth rate slow, over this period. We do this to reflect that growth tends to slow more in the early years than it does in later years. A DCF is all about the idea that a dollar in the future is less valuable than a dollar today, so we need to discount the sum of these future cash flows to arrive at a present value estimate: 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Levered FCF (CN¥, Millions) CN¥10.4b CN¥29.0b CN¥32.7b CN¥15.0b CN¥27.3b CN¥25.8b CN¥25.1b CN¥24.8b CN¥24.8b CN¥25.1b Growth Rate Estimate Source Analyst x7 Analyst x8 Analyst x8 Analyst x1 Analyst x1 Est @ -5.29% Est @ -2.82% Est @ -1.09% Est @ 0.12% Est @ 0.96% Present Value (CN¥, Millions) Discounted @ 13% CN¥9.2k CN¥22.7k CN¥22.7k CN¥9.2k CN¥14.8k CN¥12.4k CN¥10.7k CN¥9.4k CN¥8.3k CN¥7.4k ("Est" = FCF growth rate estimated by Simply Wall St)Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) = CN¥127b We now need to calculate the Terminal Value, which accounts for all the future cash flows after this ten year period. For a number of reasons a very conservative growth rate is used that cannot exceed that of a country's GDP growth. In this case we have used the 5-year average of the 10-year government bond yield (2.9%) to estimate future growth. In the same way as with the 10-year 'growth' period, we discount future cash flows to today's value, using a cost of equity of 13%. Terminal Value (TV)= FCF2034 × (1 + g) ÷ (r – g) = CN¥25b× (1 + 2.9%) ÷ (13%– 2.9%) = CN¥258b Present Value of Terminal Value (PVTV)= TV / (1 + r)10= CN¥258b÷ ( 1 + 13%)10= CN¥76b The total value is the sum of cash flows for the next ten years plus the discounted terminal value, which results in the Total Equity Value, which in this case is CN¥203b. In the final step we divide the equity value by the number of shares outstanding. Relative to the current share price of US$27.9, the company appears about fair value at a 0.002% discount to where the stock price trades currently. The assumptions in any calculation have a big impact on the valuation, so it is better to view this as a rough estimate, not precise down to the last cent. We would point out that the most important inputs to a discounted cash flow are the discount rate and of course the actual cash flows. If you don't agree with these result, have a go at the calculation yourself and play with the assumptions. The DCF also does not consider the possible cyclicality of an industry, or a company's future capital requirements, so it does not give a full picture of a company's potential performance. Given that we are looking at Li Auto as potential shareholders, the cost of equity is used as the discount rate, rather than the cost of capital (or weighted average cost of capital, WACC) which accounts for debt. In this calculation we've used 13%, which is based on a levered beta of 1.898. Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility, compared to the market as a whole. We get our beta from the industry average beta of globally comparable companies, with an imposed limit between 0.8 and 2.0, which is a reasonable range for a stable business. Check out our latest analysis for Li Auto Strength Debt is not viewed as a risk. Weakness Earnings declined over the past year. Opportunity Annual earnings are forecast to grow faster than the American market. Current share price is below our estimate of fair value. Threat Revenue is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year. Although the valuation of a company is important, it is only one of many factors that you need to assess for a company. DCF models are not the be-all and end-all of investment valuation. Instead the best use for a DCF model is to test certain assumptions and theories to see if they would lead to the company being undervalued or overvalued. If a company grows at a different rate, or if its cost of equity or risk free rate changes sharply, the output can look very different. For Li Auto, there are three essential factors you should explore: Risks: For example, we've discovered 1 warning sign for Li Auto that you should be aware of before investing here. Future Earnings: How does LI's growth rate compare to its peers and the wider market? Dig deeper into the analyst consensus number for the upcoming years by interacting with our free analyst growth expectation chart. Other High Quality Alternatives: Do you like a good all-rounder? Explore our interactive list of high quality stocks to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing! PS. The Simply Wall St app conducts a discounted cash flow valuation for every stock on the NASDAQGS every day. If you want to find the calculation for other stocks just search here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Schrödinger Expands Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Mannix Aklian as Chief Commercial Officer, Global Head of Software Sales and Marketing
NEW YORK, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schrödinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR) today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Mannix Aklian as executive vice president, chief commercial officer, global head of software sales and marketing. Mr. Aklian brings more than 25 years of experience in software sales and leadership roles within the biopharmaceutical and technology industries. Mr. Aklian will have global oversight of Schrödinger's account management teams and will be responsible for the continued growth of the company's software business, including the go-to-market strategy for enhancements and new products within Schrödinger's computational platform. "Mannix joins Schrödinger at a pivotal time as we continue to drive scale-up and adoption of our industry-leading computational platform, and he will be instrumental in building upon our strong foundation of scientific excellence and customer success," stated Ramy Farid, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Schrödinger. "Mannix's extensive experience in sales leadership, combined with his deep understanding of the power of computation in drug discovery make him incredibly well-suited to deliver on our software growth goals, and we look forward to his contributions to the company." "I am thrilled to join the talented Schrödinger team," said Mannix Aklian. "Schrödinger's commitment to transforming molecular discovery through computation aligns with my passion for delivering innovative solutions that can increase efficiency in the industry. I look forward to realizing the significant business opportunity Schrödinger has in both life sciences and materials science." Mr. Aklian joins Schrödinger from Certara, where he served as senior vice president, global software sales. In this role, Mr. Aklian led a global team of professionals in sales and operations and provided executive leadership, strategic business development, and execution of software commercialization for Certara's technology platforms. He drove sales and revenue growth globally, expanding into new market segments through strategic partnerships. Prior to Certara, Mr. Aklian was chief executive officer of LI, Inc., an enterprise software company serving the pharmaceutical industry. He led software development, commercialization and full platform operations at LI, Inc., leading the creation and deployment of multiple mobile and desktop applications. Mr. Aklian previously held sales and commercial operations roles at Molecular Devices, LLC and Corning Incorporated. He holds a B.S. in Molecular Biology and an M.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, both from Tufts University. About SchrödingerSchrödinger is transforming molecular discovery with its computational platform, which enables the discovery of novel, highly optimized molecules for drug development and materials design. Schrödinger's software platform is built on more than 30 years of R&D investment and is licensed by biotechnology, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, and academic institutions around the world. Schrödinger also leverages the platform to advance a portfolio of collaborative and proprietary programs and is advancing three clinical-stage oncology programs. Founded in 1990, Schrödinger has approximately 800 employees operating from 15 locations globally. To learn more, visit follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, or visit our blog, Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, but not limited to those statements regarding Schrödinger's expectations about the speed and capacity of its computational platform, the long-term potential of its business, and its ability to scale-up software use by its customers and grow its software business. Statements including words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and statements in the future tense are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect Schrödinger's current views about its plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to the company and on assumptions the company has made. Actual results may differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements and are subject to a variety of assumptions, uncertainties, risks and important factors that are beyond Schrödinger's control, including the demand for its software platform, its ability to further develop its computational platform, its reliance upon third-party providers of cloud-based infrastructure to host its software solutions, the ability to retain and hire key personnel and other risks detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2025, as well as future filings and reports by the company. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Schrödinger undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise. View source version on Contacts Matthew Luchini (Investors) 917-719-0636 Allie Nicodemo (Media) 617-356-2325 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cosmopolitan
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
PSA: Love Island has dropped a trailer ahead of the new season, and fans have one major request
Calling all Love Island fans, the season is *finally* upon us. Next month, a brand new set of singletons will make their way into the iconic villa looking for love, and we couldn't be more excited. Earlier today, we were treated to a campy trailer courtesy of Maya Jama, which was dropped on the official LI socials. In the ad, the presenter was seen sitting at the head of a table in a neon-tinted 'Love Island HQ,' asking the production crew for ideas for the new series. As members of the team (who were all dressed in a combination of office gear and swimwear) offered silly suggestions, from moving the show to the Isle of Wight, to turning it into a musical, Maya declared she wanted something 'bigger and bolder.' But while the trailer was clearly promo footage - and created as a joke - it generated plenty of serious talk in the comment section from fans. Many of whom all had the same requests: one, to ditch the celeb element and cast people who have never been on TV before, and two, to bring back one particular challenge. For context, in recent years, Love Island has drafted in reality stars and previous islanders to make up the cast. From Joey Essex, who appeared in last year's show, to alumni like Kady McDermott and Adam Collard rocking up as bombshells, viewers expressed their desire to see completely new faces. "Less influencer types, and maybe some people actually looking for love," one person penned, while another said: "Real people looking for love not fame!" "No more past islanders we need fresh faces, that's what makes the show exciting," a third typed, as a fourth echoed: "BRING BACK OLD LOVE ISLAND!!! that's what made people fall in love with the show in the first place, so messy and real." Elsewhere in the comments, people were also desperate to see the return of the Twitter challenge. To unpack, this was where the Islanders would read tweets from viewers about themselves, but the names would be removed. The contestants would then have to guess which Islander the tweet was referencing. "Challenges and games again!" one fan said, while someone else blatantly requested: "Bring back the Twitter challenge." "BRING BACK THE TWITTER CHALLENGE!!" another screamed, adding that they wanted to show to "go back" to its roots. Further fans agreed, with one person writing: "We need Twitter challenge and more challenges in general, not just boring conversations & a truth or dare game." Tbf, Maya did say in the trailer she wanted more drama...
BusinessToday
23-05-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Malaysia's LI Rose 0.6% In March, Signaling Continued Growth
Malaysia's Leading Index (LI), a key predictor of the country's economic trajectory, rose by 0.6% year-on-year to 112.5 points in March 2025, up from 111.9 a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The improvement was driven mainly by strong performances in two indicators: the Number of Housing Units Approved, which surged 27.8%, and Real Imports of Semiconductors, which climbed 22.3%. These gains reflect sustained activity in the construction and electronics sectors — both critical to Malaysia's domestic and export-oriented economy. However, on a month-on-month basis, the LI posted a marginal decline of 0.04%, influenced by a 0.2% drop in both the Bursa Malaysia Industrial Index and Real Imports of Semiconductors. This suggests near-term volatility in industrial and external trade indicators. Despite this minor dip, DOSM noted that Malaysia's economy is expected to continue expanding, albeit at a moderate pace, underpinned by sound economic fundamentals and proactive fiscal management. The smoothed long-term trend of the LI remained below the 100.0-point threshold, indicating that while growth is present, it may be slower in the near term. The Coincident Index (CI), which reflects current economic conditions, also posted a 1.4% year-on-year increase, reaching 126.8 points in March 2025, up from 125.1 a year earlier. This growth was broad-based, driven by gains in almost all CI components, with the exception of Real Contributions to the EPF, which showed a decline. On a monthly basis, however, the CI eased by 0.2%, attributed primarily to a 0.3% decline in Capacity Utilisation in Manufacturing, signaling a slight pullback in factory activity during the month. In a positive sign, the Diffusion Index, which measures the breadth of growth across indicators, remained above the 50-point benchmark — suggesting continued expansion momentum. The LI Diffusion Index climbed sharply to 71.4% in March from 28.6% in the prior month, while the CI Diffusion Index held steady at 66.7%. Overall, while short-term indicators show some volatility, Malaysia's economic outlook remains broadly positive, supported by steady domestic activity and a stable policy environment. Related
