China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) — Stock Score Summary

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (83/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. China Automotive Systems is a low-margin, micro-cap automotive components supplier that lacks a durable economic moat and is highly vulnerable to cyclical automotive downturns. It fails both the Terry Smith quality filter and the Warren Buffett moat requirement, offering no clear asymmetric macro tailwind.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and seller of automotive steering systems and components in China. The company's competitive moat is established through its dominant market share in China and long-standing supplier relationships with major domestic and international OEMs, including Stellantis. It operates a vertically integrated manufacturing model and is actively transitioning its product portfolio toward advanced electric power steering (EPS) systems for electric vehicles.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.54
Market Cap$141M
P/E (TTM)3.27
P/E (Forward)7.27
Price/Book0.35
Return on Equity12.4%
Return on Invested Capital13.7%
Debt/Equity19.31
Gross Margin19.0%
Operating Margin7.9%
Revenue Growth21.4%
Free Cash Flow$40M

China Automotive Systems, Inc. operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.’s (CAAS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (83), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does China Automotive Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is China Automotive Systems, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is China Automotive Systems, Inc. in?
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (China).
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