China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Financial Ratios
26 years of historical data (2000–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
EV/EBITDA
↑
2.79
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.86
30Y Low0.9·High30.2
P/FCF
↓
1.94
↓-54% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.25
30Y Low1.8·High77.4
P/B Ratio
↑
0.31
-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.33
30Y Low0.2·High8.2
ROE
↑
10.2%
↓+32% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.7%
30Y Low-45%·High37%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.84
+5% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.69
30Y Low0.6·High5.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CAAS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
China Automotive Systems, Inc. trades at 3.2x earnings, 57% below its 5-year average of 7.5x, sitting at the 10th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 84%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 1.9x P/FCF, 54% below the 5-year average of 4.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $138M | $129M | $124M | $98M | $178M | $83M | $194M | $99M | $77M | $152M | $171M |
| Enterprise Value | $206M | $196M | $235M | $125M | $103M | $81M | $141M | $147M | $52M | $244M | $261M |
| P/E Ratio → | 3.23 | 3.00 | 4.14 | 2.58 | 8.41 | 19.14 | — | 14.32 | 32.49 | — | 7.66 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.34 | 0.17 | 0.46 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.37 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.54 | 0.25 | 0.61 | 0.32 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.56 |
| P/FCF | 1.94 | 1.80 | — | — | 6.45 | 4.50 | 4.75 | — | — | 6.65 | — |
| P/OCF | 1.24 | 1.15 | 12.66 | 4.90 | 3.70 | 2.92 | 3.38 | 3.27 | 6.16 | 3.03 | 14.49 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CAAS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 2.8x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 2.9x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 75% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.26 | 0.36 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.11 | 0.49 | 0.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 2.79 | 2.66 | 3.89 | 2.16 | 3.12 | 2.47 | 10.15 | 6.09 | 3.75 | 7.19 | 7.06 |
| EV / EBIT | 3.45 | 3.10 | 5.12 | 2.55 | 4.21 | 8.21 | — | 26.38 | 122.04 | 10.80 | 9.96 |
| EV / FCF | — | 2.75 | — | — | 3.75 | 4.40 | 3.46 | — | — | 10.68 | — |
CAAS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
China Automotive Systems, Inc. earns an operating margin of 7.8%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. ROE of 10.2% is modest. ROIC of 8.8% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 19.0% | 19.0% | 16.8% | 18.0% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 13.3% | 14.4% | 13.2% | 17.0% | 17.5% |
| Operating Margin | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.3% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 4.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.2% | 10.2% | 7.9% | 10.8% | 6.4% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | -6.3% | 7.3% |
| ROA | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.5% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 3.6% |
| ROIC | 8.8% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| ROCE | 13.9% | 13.9% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.9% | 7.5% |
CAAS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
China Automotive Systems, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.8x, which is moderately leveraged (35% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $67M ($209M total debt minus $142M cash). Interest coverage of 37.1x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.14 | 0.38 | 0.14 | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.51 | 0.39 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.84 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.46 | 1.41 | 3.98 | 3.20 | 5.16 | 4.41 | 4.62 | 3.26 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.15 | 0.29 | 0.08 | -0.23 | -0.01 | -0.16 | 0.15 | -0.08 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.91 | 0.91 | 1.84 | 0.48 | -2.25 | -0.06 | -3.79 | 1.97 | -1.81 | 2.72 | 2.42 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.95 | — | — | -2.71 | -0.11 | -1.29 | — | — | 4.04 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 37.08 | 37.08 | 25.34 | 39.92 | 16.89 | 6.84 | -5.68 | 1.63 | 0.12 | 10.12 | 20.69 |
CAAS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.36x means China Automotive Systems, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.47x to 1.36x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.32 | 1.47 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.34 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.43 | 1.50 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.07 | 1.18 | 1.12 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 1.21 | 1.29 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.19 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.73 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.99 | 4.99 | 4.81 | 4.20 | 3.98 | 3.66 | 4.10 | 4.45 | 4.89 | 5.23 | 5.60 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 173.46 | 193.85 | 170.61 | 154.62 | 154.16 | 204.63 | 197.13 | 188.58 | 215.08 | 242.29 |
CAAS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
China Automotive Systems, Inc. returns 1.6% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 5.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 31.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% | 1.7% | 18.1% | — | — | — | 0.0% | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 5.1% | 5.1% | 74.8% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.4% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 31.0% | 33.3% | 24.1% | 38.7% | 11.9% | 5.2% | — | 7.0% | 3.1% | — | 13.1% |
| FCF Yield | 51.6% | 55.5% | — | — | 15.5% | 22.2% | 21.1% | — | — | 15.0% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $30M | $30M | $30M | $31M | $31M | $31M | $31M | $32M | $32M | $32M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CAAS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAASYou | $138M | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 19.0% | 7.8% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 2.8 |
 APTV | $12B | 75.7 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 19.1% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7 |
 STRT | $317M | 16.6 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 15.0% | 4.0% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.3 |
 DORM | $4B | 18.5 | 10.3 | 48.4 | 41.1% | 16.8% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 1.5 |
 MPAA | $223M | -11.7 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 20.3% | 5.3% | -7.2% | 6.2% | 4.0 |
 ALSN | $11B | 17.4 | 11.0 | 16.4 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 35.4% | 22.2% | 2.7 |
 VC | $3B | 15.6 | 6.4 | 11.0 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 19.5% | 1.2 |
 BWA | $12B | 46.4 | 6.9 | 10.4 | 18.7% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.9% | 2.0 |
 THRM | $946M | 51.5 | 8.2 | 15.5 | 23.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.2 |
 GM | $71B | 24.1 | 10.3 | 6.4 | 10.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 7.4 |
 F | $48B | -5.9 | 22.5 | 3.8 | 12.2% | 1.4% | -20.2% | 1.0% | 19.7 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 15.0 | 36.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAAS stock.
What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 3.2x. The historical average is 20.1x. This places it at the 10th percentile of its historical range.
What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 2.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.6x.
What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s ROE?
China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 10.2%. The historical average is 8.6%.
Is CAAS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 3.2x. This is at the 10th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s dividend yield?
China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.58% with a payout ratio of 5.1%.
What are China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s profit margins?
China Automotive Systems, Inc. has 19.0% gross margin and 7.8% operating margin.
How much debt does China Automotive Systems, Inc. have?
China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.