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China Automotive Systems, Inc.(CAAS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CAAS•NASDAQ
$4.46
3.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutChina Automotive Systems, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells automotive systems and components in the People's Republic of China. It produces rack and pinion power steering gears for cars and light-duty vehicles; integral power steering gears for heavy-duty vehicles; power steering parts for light duty vehicles; sensor modules; automobile steering systems and columns; and automobile electronic and hydraulic power steering systems and parts. The company also offers automotive motors and electromechanical integrated systems; polymer materials; and intelligent automotive technology research and development services. In addition, it provides after sales services, and research and development support services, as well as markets automotive parts in North America and Brazil. The company primarily sells its products to the original equipment manufacturing customers. China Automotive Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Jingzhou, the People's Republic of China.Show more
- Revenue$766M+17.6%
- EBITDA$74M+22.0%
- Net Income$43M+42.9%
- EPS (Diluted)1.42+43.4%
- Gross Margin19%+13.3%
- EBITDA Margin9.64%+3.7%
- Operating Margin7.77%+25.7%
- Net Margin5.59%+21.5%
- ROE10.19%+28.9%
CAAS Price & Volume
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Growth Faces Persistent Margin Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q2
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Expanding
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical OEM demand volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- China Automotive Systems demonstrates resilient top-line expansion with 11.1% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025Q2, yet the firm struggles to translate this into consistent profitability due to structural margin compression.
- While the company maintains a disciplined balance sheet with a 0.38 debt-to-equity ratio, investors should remain cautious regarding the high sensitivity of net income to non-operating items and volatile cash conversion cycles.
- Long-term value creation remains contingent on the firm's ability to scale operating margins beyond the current 4.6% to 8.5% range while navigating intense OEM pricing pressures.
Verdict Logic
while the stock trades at a low 3.13 P/E TTM, the extreme volatility in free cash flow margins, which ranged from -17.3% to 12.9% over the last ten quarters, warrants a cautious wait-and-see approach.
CAAS Growth Metrics
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years5.61%
5 Years12.89%
3 Years13.08%
TTM17.08%
Profit CAGR
10 Years4.57%
5 Years-
3 Years26.46%
TTM-18.06%
EPS CAGR
10 Years5.27%
5 Years-
3 Years27.2%
TTM-17.8%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.08%
5 Years7.75%
3 Years11.67%
Last Year13.94%
CAAS Recent Earnings
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (80%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 13, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.24+700.0%
$0.03
Rev
—
$117M
Q2 2026
Apr 22, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.61+281.3%
$0.16
Rev
$229M+55.4%
$148M
Q3 2025
Aug 13, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.25+56.3%
$0.16
Rev
$176M+19.5%
$148M
Q2 2025
May 14, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.24
—
Rev
$167M
—
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 13, 2026 | $0.24vs $0.03+700.0% | —vs $117M |
| Q2 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | $0.61vs $0.16+281.3% | $229Mvs $148M+55.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $0.25vs $0.16+56.3% | $176Mvs $148M+19.5% |
| Q2 2025 | May 14, 2025 | $0.24 | $167M |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.46 | $134.56M | 3.14 | 17.64% | 5.59% | 10.19% | 1.63% | |
| $58.85 | $12.45B | 78.47 | 3.47% | 1.77% | 3.81% | — | |
| $82.69 | $345.54M | 18.05 | 5.08% | 4.31% | 9.68% | — | |
| $139.64 | $4.17B | 21.03 | 6.03% | 8.84% | 13.06% | — | |
| $14.28 | $270.25M | 23.03 | 4.28% | 1.57% | 4.75% | — | |
| $114.17 | $9.49B | 15.58 | -6.67% | 14.88% | 29.49% | — |
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China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CAAS SEC Filings & Documents
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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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 $696.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
How fast is China Automotive Systems, Inc. growing?
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) grew revenue by 17.6% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is CAAS profitable?
Yes, China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) is profitable, generating $29.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.6% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does CAAS pay dividends?
Yes, China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.63%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is CAAS's return on equity?
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow?
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) had negative free cash flow of $2.9M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.