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Li Ning Company (2331) Fair Value & Analysis

Consumer Cyclical · HK · Market cap HK$37.7B

LN Li Ning Company 2331 · HK
PriceHK$14.89
Fair ValueHK$29.26
Upside+96.5%
Quality72/100
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Healthy Growth
Thin margins · 9.9% net margin
Low debt · generates free cash flow
3.80% dividend yield
Ranks above peers (12/15)
Moderate moat 51/100
Evidence: High Range HK$21.94 – HK$36.57 Share as image

Fair value as of: Jul 19, 2026

From 26 valuation models · updated 22 days ago

Fair value updated Jul 19, 2026, revised from HK$25.32 to HK$29.26 (+15.6%) since Jul 7, 2026. Share price +1.5% over the past month.

A solid business, screening 97% undervalued on our models.

What matters now

  • The rarer combination: high quality (72/100) AND below fair value. That earns a closer look rather than a quick verdict.
  • The price is below even our cautious bear case (HK$21.94). The market is more pessimistic than our downside scenario.
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Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

HK$95.55 HK$12.10 Fair Value HK$29.26 Mar 2021 Aug 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 19, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range HK$12.10 – HK$95.55 · fair‑value band HK$21.94 – HK$36.57 · the HK$14.89 price screens below the HK$29.26 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 19, 2026.

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Analysis

Li Ning Company (2331) currently trades at HK$14.89, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is HK$29.26, implying the stock looks roughly 96.5% undervalued today. The Quality Score stands at 72/100 (solid quality), in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Bull case: trading below our estimate, it may offer upside if the fundamentals hold. Bear case: a low price can be a value trap when quality is weak or the data is thin (evidence: high), always confirm before acting.

Over the trailing twelve months, Li Ning Company generated revenue of HK$29.6B at a net margin of 9.9%. Revenue grew 3.1% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 10.9%. The balance sheet holds a net cash position of HK$14.6B. Fundamentals as of Jul 19, 2026

Our scenario range runs from HK$21.94 (bear case) to HK$36.57 (bull case); at HK$14.89, the current price sits below that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The last reported earnings sit well below what analysts expect (earnings in transition, for example after write-downs or an earnings dip); whether the stock is cheap or expensive hinges on the expected recovery actually arriving. Read the fair value with that caveat. The share trades about 36% below its 52-week high and 3% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Consumer Cyclical peers we cover trades at 2% fair-value upside, at 97%, 2331 screens cheaper than that median.

Fair Value models

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
Growth DCF HK$29.66 HK$47.06 HK$76.58 80
Residual Income HK$9.71 HK$10.91 HK$17.94 76
Rev-Margin DCF HK$20.56 HK$28.95 HK$39.84 74
All 26 models by family
DCF Models
FCF DCF HK$29.84 HK$48.81 HK$81.89 38
Owner Earnings HK$21.70 HK$34.04 HK$55.56 31
5Y Revenue Exit HK$20.56 HK$28.95 HK$39.96 39
5Y EBITDA Exit HK$25.40 HK$38.92 HK$55.73 41
5Y P/E Exit HK$25.93 HK$40.02 HK$56.04 38
10Y Revenue Exit HK$23.16 HK$32.18 HK$45.37 36
10Y EBITDA Exit HK$26.70 HK$39.50 HK$58.59 37
10Y P/E Exit HK$27.05 HK$40.30 HK$58.85 35
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd HK$7.83 HK$36.51 HK$50.17 54
Lynch FV HK$9.64 HK$13.78 HK$17.91 50
PEG = 1.0 HK$9.64 HK$13.78 HK$17.91 46
EPV HK$16.43 HK$18.08 HK$19.52 59
Dividend Discount
Gordon GGM HK$4.91 HK$10.21 HK$16.19 70
DDM Multi-Stage HK$4.91 HK$8.61 HK$10.71 61
Multiples
P/E Multiple HK$18.99 HK$25.32 HK$31.65 63
P/S Multiple HK$10.44 HK$13.93 HK$17.41 58
P/B Multiple HK$14.68 HK$19.57 HK$24.46 55
EV/EBIT HK$27.19 HK$34.07 HK$40.95 53
EV/EBITDA HK$24.70 HK$30.75 HK$36.80 54
EV/Revenue HK$16.31 HK$20.48 HK$24.66 43
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) HK$5.42 HK$7.26 HK$10.84 50
Growth DCF
Growth DCF HK$29.66 HK$47.06 HK$76.58 80
Rev-Margin DCF HK$20.56 HK$28.95 HK$39.84 74
Economic Profit
Residual Income HK$9.71 HK$10.91 HK$17.94 76
ROIC Compounder HK$17.79 HK$21.57 HK$26.38 72
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E HK$15.73 HK$22.48 HK$29.22 68

Widest divergence: DCF Models (HK$38.92) versus Asset-Based (HK$7.26). Highest evidence: Growth DCF (80).

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Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) HK$29.6B
Revenue growth (YoY) +3.1%
Net margin 9.9%
Return on equity 10.9%
Free cash flow HK$4.6B FY2025
P/E ratio 11.3
More key figures
Operating margin 10.3%
EPS (TTM) HK$0.6700
Dividend yield 3.8%
EPS growth (YoY) +12.9%
Net cash HK$14.6B FY2025

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Jul 19, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 72/100

Of which business quality 73 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 30

Profitability 54
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 32
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 78
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 100
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 83
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 61
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 17
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 16
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 85
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

About the company

Li Ning Company Limited, a sports brand company, engages in the research and development, design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and retail of sporting goods in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company offers sporting goods, including professional and leisure footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories under the LI-NING brand.

Full company description

Li Ning Company Limited, a sports brand company, engages in the research and development, design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and retail of sporting goods in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company offers sporting goods, including professional and leisure footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories under the LI-NING brand. It also develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells outdoor sports products under the AIGLE brand; table tennis products under the Double Happiness brand name; and badminton products under the Kason brand name. In addition, the company provides brand licensing, administrative, research and development, and property management services. Further, it operates conventional stores, flagship stores, China LI-NING stores, factory outlets, and multi-brand stores under the LI-NING brand. Li Ning Company Limited was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

Li Ning Company reported revenue of HK$29.6B in FY2025 versus HK$22.6B in FY2021, a compound +7.0%/yr. Reported net income was HK$2.9B in FY2025, compounding −7.5%/yr from FY2021.

Growth Quality 90/100
Revenue growth appears healthy and is supported by profitability and cash-flow quality.
Latest Revenue (FY 2025)
HK$29.6B
Latest YoY
+3.2%
Avg. growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+4.7%
Avg. growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+15.4%
Avg. growth/yr (21Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+14.0%
Revenue +7.0%/yr
FY21 HK$22.6B
FY22 HK$25.8B
FY23 HK$27.6B
FY24 HK$28.7B
FY25 HK$29.6B
Net income −7.5%/yr
FY21 HK$4.0B
FY22 HK$4.1B
FY23 HK$3.2B
FY24 HK$3.0B
FY25 HK$2.9B
Character of growth · EPS growth decomposed (2015-2025) +27.4 % p.a.
Revenue per share +14.7 pp

of which total revenue +17.0 pp · buybacks/dilution −2.3 pp

EBIT margin +16.3 pp
Tax rate −2.0 pp
Residual (interest, one-offs) −1.6 pp

Absolute contributions in percentage points per year; they sum to the EPS growth rate. Start and end points are 3-year averages (details on hover).

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Peer Group

Leisure · 191 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 72 · Top 25%
Fair Value upside +97% · Top 25%
Return on equity (TTM) 11% · Above median
Return on assets 7% · Top 25%
Net margin (TTM) 10% · Above median
Operating margin (TTM) 10% · Above median
Revenue growth 3% · Below median
Dividend yield (TTM) 3.8% · Above median

Valuation Multiples vs Leisure median · lower = cheaper

P/E (TTM) 11.3× · Cheaper than 75% of peers
P/B 1.37× · Cheaper than median
P/S (TTM) 1.28× · Pricier than median
P/FCF 1.0× · Cheaper than median
EV/EBITDA 4.3× · Cheaper than 75% of peers
PEG 1.53× · Pricier than median

Snowflake

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUE 100 · sector 14
FUTURE 16 · sector 18
PAST 44 · sector 19
HEALTH 100 · sector 94
DIVIDEND 76 · sector 52

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Li Ning Company (2331) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Jul 19, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of HK$29.26 versus a price of HK$14.89, about +97% (undervalued).
What is the fair value of 2331?
Our model-based fair value for Li Ning Company is HK$29.26 (as of Jul 19, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is HK$14.89.
What is the quality score of 2331?
Li Ning Company has a Quality Score of 72/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of Li Ning Company (2331)?
Li Ning Company reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about HK$29.6B (latest available figure, as of Jul 19, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of 2331?
The net profit margin of Li Ning Company is about 9.9%, meaning it keeps roughly 9.9% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.
Does Li Ning Company pay a dividend?
Li Ning Company currently shows a dividend yield of about 3.19% relative to its recent price (as of Jul 19, 2026).

How we calculate Fair Value

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