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    NIO (NIO) Could Be 47% Undervalued As Deliveries Grow And Geely Battery Deal Lands

    Simply Wall St·10/02/2026 03:23:50
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    NIO stock reacts to fresh delivery data and battery partnership news

    NIO (NIO) just put two key updates on the table for investors. Fresh delivery figures through September 2026 and a new battery swapping partnership with Geely are now shaping the conversation around the stock.

    Despite the fresh delivery data and the Geely deal, NIO’s recent trading has been weak, with the latest share price at $3.40, the 30 day share price return down 16.3%, and the year to date share price return down 33.9%.

    Pressure has been even heavier when you zoom out, with the 1 year total shareholder return down 56.9% and the 5 year total shareholder return down 90.6%. Today’s operational updates are landing against a backdrop where many investors have already marked down expectations and are reassessing how much of NIO’s energy and battery swapping ambitions are reflected in the current valuation.

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    NIO’s delivery update and the Geely battery deal now sit against a share price that has fallen hard in recent years. Does that skew the risk reward balance toward buyers, or does it still argue for caution on valuation?

    Most Popular Narrative: 47% Undervalued

    On the most followed narrative, NIO’s fair value estimate of $6.38 sits well above the last close at $3.40, so the delivery data and battery alliance arrive with a valuation gap already in focus.

    Strong delivery growth driven by the launch of new high-demand models (ONVO L90, all-new ES8, FIREFLY) and a multi-brand strategy positions NIO to capture a broader user base and higher market share in premium and mainstream EV segments. This supports robust top-line revenue growth and volume leverage. Expansion and densification of NIO's proprietary Power Swap network and charging infrastructure across China's largest cities and highways removes range anxiety and further differentiates NIO from competitors. This accelerates EV adoption and increases recurring services revenue and margin stability.

    See why 279 investors see NIO as 47% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $6.38 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the NIO narrative hinges on tougher pieces, including intense EV competition in China and the risk that higher operating expenses keep profitability under pressure.

    Find out about the key risks to this NIO narrative.

    Next Steps

    If the NIO story so far feels mixed, that is the point, and it is why the next move comes down to your own read of the data. Before you decide what the recent delivery trends and battery news really mean for your portfolio, weigh them against the 3 key rewards.

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    This 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.