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CAASChina Automotive Systems, Inc.
$4.14$125M
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China Automotive Systems, Inc.

CAAS
NASDAQ · Auto Parts
$4.14
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$125M
P/E2.2x
52W High$5.64
Volume11.69K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Thin Margins and Volatile Cash Flow Temper Recovery Story

CAAS has rebounded from a weak early-2024 base, with quarterly revenue reaching $229.2M in Q4 2025 and gross margin expanding from 15.6% to 23.1%, though the sustainability of this margin level remains uncertain given its seven-point swing over the period.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

CAAS price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-89% Peers

P/E is 89% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 41 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 59% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 18

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CAAS-3.83%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
CAAS-1.31%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
CAAS+37.36%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.24%
5-Year Return
CAAS+32.22%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+57.26%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
2.2x
Forward P/E
6.5x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
2.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
66.6%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
2.2x
4.1x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
2.0x
2.7x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
1.5x
4.5x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$766M+17.6% YoY
Net income FY25
$43M+42.9% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$71M+305.6% YoY
Operating margin FY25
7.8%+1.6 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)8.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y5.6%
ROE (TTM)12.3%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (91%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 13, 2026
$0.49+600.0%
vs $0.07
$206M+74.5%
vs $118M
Q2 2026
Apr 22, 2026
$0.61+1933.3%
vs $0.03
—
vs $117M
Q4 2025
Nov 12, 2025
$0.32+100.0%
vs $0.16
$193M+31.0%
vs $148M
Q3 2025
Aug 13, 2025
$0.25+56.3%
vs $0.16
$176M+18.2%
vs $149M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
PRNewsWire·Oct 9, 2026
China Automotive Systems' Fully Redundant AP04 EPS Platform Receives UL ISO 26262 ASIL-D Functional Safety Product Certification

WUHAN, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group ("Henglong"), has achieved fully redundant AP04 EPS platform evaluations conducted by UL, a third-party agency designated by an international client, and received the ISO 26262 ASIL-D functional safety product certificate for the AP04 EPS platform. The AP04 EPS platform is a next-generation electronic steering control platform developed by Henglong to meet the demands for high-safety steering and L3/L4-level autonomous driving.

Seeking Alpha·Sep 23, 2026
China Automotive Systems: Upgrade To Buy But Be Wary Of The Liquidity

China Automotive Systems is upgraded to BUY after strong 1H26 results and a compelling valuation at 1.2x EV/EBITDA versus peers at 5.6x. EPS segment drives margin expansion and profit growth, now 46.8% of sales, with robust demand from both domestic and overseas automakers. Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $850 million, supported by new European contracts and a Mexico plant adding 1 million units of capacity.

Defense World·Aug 21, 2026
China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Stock Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Thursday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $4.43 and traded as high as $4.70. China Automotive Systems shares last traded at $4.56, with a volume of 30,205 shares

PRNewsWire·Aug 17, 2026
China Automotive Systems Adds Another National 'Green Factory' To Its Manufacturing Development

WUHAN, China, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced it has added another national-level "Green Factory", marking a new milestone in its green manufacturing system development. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CAAS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CAAS logoCAASChina Automotive Systems, Inc.Current
$4.14$124.91M2.1817.64%6.88%12.28%1.75%
APTV logoAPTVAptiv PLC
$39.44$8.35B10.583.47%4.6%8.41%—
STRT logoSTRTStrattec Security Corporation
$61.96$258.92M14.862.54%2.94%6.37%—
DORM logoDORMDorman Products, Inc.
$136.70$4.08B20.206.03%9.3%13.42%—
MPAA logoMPAAMotorcar Parts of America, Inc.
$10.52$199.18M-48.934.28%-0.53%-1.57%—
ALSN logoALSNAllison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
$116.88$9.69B16.84-6.67%12.85%29.79%0.92%

Compare CAAS vs Peers

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs APTV

Most directly comparable listed peer for CAAS.

Scale Benchmark

vs GM

Larger-name benchmark to compare CAAS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs APTV, STRT, DORM, MPAA

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CAAS SEC Filings & Documents

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Sep 11, 2025·SEC

Material company update

Aug 13, 2025·SEC

Material company update

Jun 26, 2025·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

5
FY 2025

Mar 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 28, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Mar 30, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2025

Aug 13, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

May 14, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Nov 13, 2024·SEC

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CAAS Frequently Asked Questions

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s revenue?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) reported $834.9M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $765.7M in fiscal year 2025.

How fast is China Automotive Systems, Inc. growing?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) grew revenue by 19.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is CAAS profitable?

Yes. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) earned $57.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 6.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does CAAS pay dividends?

Yes. China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) pays a dividend that yields 1.75% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is CAAS's return on equity?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.

What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) generated $83.1M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in CAAS back in 2000?

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