China Auto Logistics Inc.(CALI)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CALI•NASDAQ
$50.42
50.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutChina Auto Logistics Inc., together with its subsidiaries, sells and trades in imported automobiles in the People's Republic of China. It operates through Sales of Automobiles, Financing Services, and Other Services segments. The company also offers financing services, including letter of credit issuance, purchase deposit financing, and import duty advances services, as well as automobile value-added services comprising assistance related to customs clearance, storage, and delivery services. In addition, it provides Web-based advertising services through its Websites, such as at188.com that provides sales and trading information related to imported automobiles, as well as parts and components information; and at160.com, which offers real-time price comparison, and sales and trading information. It primarily serves authorized dealers and agents, free traders or wholesalers, and individual customers. The company is headquartered in Tianjin, the People's Republic of China.Show more
- Revenue$467M+4.6%
- EBITDA$314K+110.1%
- Net Income$4M+133.2%
- EPS (Diluted)0.99+133.2%
- Gross Margin0.63%-16.7%
- EBITDA Margin0.07%+109.6%
- Operating Margin0.05%+104.1%
- Net Margin0.85%+131.7%
- ROE17.72%+141.6%
CALI Price & Volume
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Structural Margin Compression Masks Severe Liquidity Risk
Investment Thesis • Updated 2017Q3
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Regulatory and liquidity insolvency
Key Thesis Takeaways
- China Auto Logistics Inc.
- operates a high-volume, low-margin business model that appears fundamentally incapable of generating consistent shareholder value, as evidenced by recurring net losses and a persistent negative retained earnings balance of $4.8M.
- The company's reliance on volatile parallel import cycles creates extreme top-line instability, with revenue growth swinging from a 62.6% surge in 2015Q3 to a 35.9% contraction by 2016Q3.
- Investors should remain cautious given the precarious liquidity position, characterized by a razor-thin cash balance of $5.7M against a debt load of $77.5M as of 2017Q3.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to scale profitably is evidenced by a 51.02 P/E ratio despite consistent net losses and a precarious liquidity buffer of only $5.7M in cash.
CALI Growth Metrics
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years0.65%
3 Years0.56%
TTM16.3%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-13.01%
3 Years96.6%
TTM69.83%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-15.73%
3 Years91.94%
TTM70.45%
Return on Capital
10 Years-10.7%
5 Years-5.2%
3 Years-11.87%
Last Year0.85%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50.43 | $203.41M | 50.93 | 4.64% | 0.85% | 17.72% | — | |
| $0.23 | $89.1M | -0.14 | 498.08% | -91.96% | -60.5% | — | |
| $1.71 | $374.83M | -9.19 | 60.23% | -12.41% | — | — | |
| $29.24 | $27.07B | 18.39 | 9.68% | 33.48% | 16.61% | — | |
| $27.44 | $2.91B | 16.73 | 8.16% | 9.19% | 11.56% | — | |
| $0.81 | $8.06M | -0.91 | 13.03% | -55.45% | -79.65% | — |
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CALI Frequently Asked Questions
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is China Auto Logistics Inc.'s revenue?
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) reported $514.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2016. This represents a 3620969% increase from $0.0M in 2007.
How fast is China Auto Logistics Inc. growing?
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) grew revenue by 4.6% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is CALI profitable?
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) reported a net loss of $1.4M for fiscal year 2016.
Dividend & Returns
What is CALI's return on equity?
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is China Auto Logistics Inc.'s free cash flow?
China Auto Logistics Inc. (CALI) generated $0.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2016. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.