This Growth Stock Is a Pure No-Brainer Buy Right Now

By Catie Hogan – Feb 19, 2026 at 10:09PM ESTKey PointsBYD overtook Tesla in 2025 as the world's largest seller of EVs.The Chinese EV maker's stock is down 19% in the past 12 months.BYD anticipates shipping more than 1.3 million cars outside of China this year.We’re bullish on these 10 stocks ›OTC: BYDDYBYD CompanyMarket Cap$138BToday's Changeangle-down(-0.24%) $0.03Current Price$12.49Price as of February 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM ETBYD's sales are declining due to increased competition, but its efforts to expand globally, remain affordable, and introduce new technology make the stock a steal.The electric vehicle market has been volatile over the last year, but consumers are reporting high levels of satisfaction with their noncombustible cars, according to a new study by JD Power. This rising sentiment, combined with attractive metrics, makes Chinese battery EV manufacturer BYD (BYDDY 0.24%) a no-brainer buy right now. ExpandOTC: BYDDYBYD CompanyToday's Change(-0.24%) $-0.03Current Price$12.49Key Data PointsMarket Cap$138BDay's Range$12.35 - $12.4952wk Range$11.20 - $20.05Volume967KAvg Vol1.8MGross Margin23.15%Dividend Yield1.47% The competition among EV manufacturers is fierce BYD's revenue surpassed rival Tesla's (TSLA +0.03%) in 2025, and the company's car sales reached 4.6 million. BYD isn't without significant challenges, however, and the stock's performance reflects just that. Image source: Getty Images. Over the past 12 months, the stock has fallen by more than 19%. BYD is facing stiffer competition in China and several consecutive months of declining sales. In its latest quarterly earnings, BYD reported a 3% decline in sales, which missed analysts' estimates. This doesn't paint a full picture of what BYD is attempting to accomplish, though, and the headwinds the company faces seem more near-term than long-term. The world's largest BEV manufacturer is opening a new plant in Hungary to expand European sales this year. BYD is focused on growth outside of China and remaining an ultra-affordable choice for global consumers. The company expects to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside of its home country this year, a 24% increase from 2025. BYD's CEO said his company struggled a bit due to a lack of differentiation from competitors, and it would soon be releasing new technology to get back on top. I believe that with its focus on global growth and affordability, BYD will rebound in the coming years. BYD's stock metrics look attractive Right now, BYD's forward P/E ratio is just under 17, and its PEG stands at 0.78. At its current price and metrics, BYD is trading more like a value stock than a growth stock. Taking all of this, as well as BYD's strategy, into consideration, it appears BYD is undervalued. BYD's stock is also far less volatile than Tesla's. BYD's beta is a low 0.47, whereas Tesla's is a more turbulent 1.89. Geopolitical, competitive, and currency risks remain very much in play, but for investors seeking growth at a reasonable price, BYD fits the bill. Investors may need to practice patience as the EV market at large emerges from its recent downswing. If you are bullish on humanity's eventual migration away from combustion vehicles, BYD is a dominant player on a mission to sell its cars around the world.Read NextFeb 18, 2026 •By Leo SunWhere Will BYD Stock Be in 5 Years?Feb 6, 2026 •By James HiresWhat BYD Needs to Prove in 2026​Jan 19, 2026 •By Lawrence NgaCan BYD Ever Earn Premium Margins?Jan 7, 2026 •By Lawrence Nga2025 Was a Turning Point for BYD. Here's What Investors Must Know.Jan 6, 2026 •By Lawrence NgaWhat BYD Needs to Prove in 2026Dec 11, 2025 •By James Brumley3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long TermAbout the AuthorCatie is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology, consumer goods, transportation, industrials, materials, and energy. She's the founder of the family finances newsletter, Cents of Humor. Catie was formerly the Head of Advice & Coaching at Parthean and an advisor at Element Financial Group. She's the writer and a producer of the hit off-Broadway show, Vape!

The Grease Parody. Catie has a degree in journalism from Emerson College.TMFCatieHoganStocks MentionedBYD CompanyOTC: BYDDY$12.49 (0.24%) $0.03TeslaNASDAQ: TSLA$411.46 (+0.03%) $+0.14*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.