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Lotus Technology Inc.(LOT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$0.32
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LOT

11/06/2026: LOT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lotus Technology Inc. is an emerging participant in the premium electric vehicle market, leveraging the storied heritage of the Lotus brand to develop high-performance luxury lifestyle EVs. The company's primary strength lies in its ability to combine heritage sports-car engineering with modern electric platforms and strategic backing from Geely Holding. Its growth story centers on scaling the production of models like the Eletre and Emeya to reach affluent global consumers. However, the company faces significant competition, high capital requirements, and execution risks related to global scaling. Investors should monitor delivery volumes, gross margin improvements, and the expansion of its service footprint in competitive markets.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is in an early-stage growth phase, targeting rapid expansion in the premium EV market.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly dependent on delivery milestones and market sentiment toward the luxury EV sector.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock is currently valued based on future growth potential rather than current earnings or dividends.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and is reinvesting all cash flow into expansion.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the risks associated with scaling an EV startup make it unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is sensitive to macro shifts in the EV sector and production news.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe valuation relies heavily on meeting aggressive long-term delivery and margin targets.
Competition risk (luxury EV)HighEstablished luxury brands are aggressively electrifying, threatening market share.
Business qualityMediumThe business is early-stage, relying on significant capital to sustain high-tech operations.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this equity.
Execution riskHighScaling complex EV production globally is a significant operational challenge.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.12%
Avg. Invested days 17
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LOT receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LOT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+58.0%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -79.6%), negative revenue growth (-43.8%), weak profitability (net margin -89.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LOT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being soft liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets -76.1%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is LOT's strongest growth driver at +58.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+54.4%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-43.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 12.5% (soft) and 1.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 87.09% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

HSG Holding Ltd 0.75%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.02%
State Street Corp 0.01%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.01%
Tidal Investments LLC. 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LOT generates approximately $87 of gross profit, $-715 of operating income, and $-796 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -3.56% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LOT has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 210.11M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.4
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.4
Volume (30-day avg) 165.3K shares
Beta 2.81
52 Weeks Range 0.28 - 1.67
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.28 - 1.67
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.47

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Vehicle SalesRevenue from the sale of Eletre, Emeya, and Emira models.The primary source of revenue is the actual sale of high-performance electric and sports cars.
Services and OtherMaintenance, software upgrades, and brand merchandise.Secondary revenue comes from after-sales services and branded product engagement.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.93B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37
Enterprise Value 1.93B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.39
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 646.89M
Shares Floating 8.19M
Shares Outstanding 646.89M
Shares Floating 8.19M
Percent Insiders 87.09
Percent Institutions 12.45

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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