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Stellantis and Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (SEHK:9863) are expanding their cooperation, including potential joint electric vehicle production in Spain and broader purchasing ties. This move could reshape Leapmotor’s role in the European battery electric vehicle market.
See our latest analysis for Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology.
After this partnership news, the recent 2.05% 1 day and 8.93% 90 day share price returns suggest momentum has been rebuilding, even though the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 18.43% still weighs on longer term performance.
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With Leapmotor trading at HK$47.8, carrying an indicated intrinsic discount of 64% and a 51% gap to analyst targets, you have to ask: is this genuine mispricing, or is the market already factoring in future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 34.5% Undervalued
Against the last close of HK$47.8, the most followed narrative anchors fair value around HK$73, using a detailed cash flow and earnings roadmap built on analyst assumptions and a 10.95% discount rate.
International expansion (leveraging Stellantis and FAW partnerships) in multiple regions with localized production and distribution (over 600 overseas outlets, production in Malaysia/Europe starting 2026, leadership in overseas start up exports) increases volume potential and diversifies revenue streams, while regulatory tailwinds (carbon credits, EV incentives) drive additional non auto and auto revenue.
Curious what earnings power is baked into that valuation, how fast analysts think revenue scales, and what margin profile underpins it all? The full narrative lays out a detailed path for top line growth, profitability and the future multiple the stock would need to trade on for HK$70 to HK$73 to make sense.
Result: Fair Value of HK$72.96 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.
However, there is still a risk that heavier reliance on partnerships, sector wide caution on 2026 sales, and ongoing EV price competition could challenge this upbeat narrative.
Find out about the key risks to this Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology narrative.
Another View: Earnings Multiple Raises A Red Flag
While the SWS model points to a 64.5% discount to fair value, the current P/E of 109.6x tells a very different story. It is far above the Asian auto sector at 19.1x, the peer average at 12.8x, and a fair ratio of 21.5x. This means a lot has to go right for today’s price to hold up.
For investors, that kind of gap between the current P/E and the fair ratio can indicate either a genuine opportunity in a fast growing business or a valuation that could reset quickly if sentiment cools. Which side of that trade do you feel more comfortable being on?
See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.
SEHK:9863 P/E Ratio as at May 2026 Next Steps
With both risks and rewards in play, sentiment on Leapmotor is clearly split. Check the underlying data now and weigh it against the 3 key rewards and 1 important warning sign.
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