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CAAS

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China Automotive Systems, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · China · $151M · Avg Vol: $232K/d

99
StockRank
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Q
62
V
88
M
65
P/E (TTM)
2.8x
ROE
14.7%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
—
Dir. Trades · 180d
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Buybacks · 180d
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AI CONVICTION THESIS

China Automotive Systems makes power-steering systems in China and screens extremely cheap (V89) with weak quality (Q59), a discount that reflects both US-listed China small-cap governance scepticism and thin component margins. No confirmed fraud, restatement or distress event is known, so removal is not warranted. Insufficient supportive evidence to move off the default.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue—529.6M576.4M650.9M765.7M13.1%834.9M
EPS0.360.691.250.991.4240.9%1.90
Shares—30.2M30.2M30.2M30.2M-0.0%30.2M
Debt—131.2M142.5M168.5M209.4M16.9%75.0M
Equity—311.7M344.5M349.6M401.3M8.8%—
Op CF—48.0M19.9M9.8M111.6M32.5%110.4M
Inv CF—-32.7M-28.6M-77.9M-31.5M——
Fin CF—-1.6M6.8M17.4M11.5M——
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PRICE (1Y)+25.2%
4.284.594.905.205.51Jul 21Aug 11Aug 31
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$5.51
RSI (14)
69.2
52W High
$5.58
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
62
ROIC
13.7%73.7
ROE
14.7%72.5
GP/Assets
17.3%37.4
Op. Margin
10.5%68.0
FCF/Assets
4.0%49.4
Piotroski
777.0
Int. Cover
37.1x74.7
D/E Ratio
0.15x76.1
Current Ratio
1.45x46.1
Value
88
P/E (TTM)
2.8x99.5
EV/EBITDA
2.1x96.6
P/FCF
3.7x90.0
P/B
0.4x94.3
P/S
0.2x91.3
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
65
52W High %
99%96.8
RS 6M
14%85.4
SMA 50/200
1.03x66.7
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%21.6
EPS Rev 12W
0.0%55.7
EPS Improve
-66%2.4
Q Growth
92%83.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$151M
P/E (Forward)
8.3x
Gross Margin
20.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CAAS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CAASChina Automotive Systems, Inc.(you)$151M99Strong Buy
0951.HKChaowei Power Holdings Limited$177M85Strong Buy
2488.HKLaunch Tech Company Limited$370M94Strong Buy
1571.HKXin Point Holdings Limited$490M100Strong Buy
1809.HKPrinx Chengshan Holdings Limited$574M95Strong Buy
1899.HKXingda International Holdings Limited$257M77Buy
002454.SZSongz Automobile Air Conditioning Co., Ltd$671M68Buy
900260.KQRothwell International Co., Limited$55M54Hold
600742.SSChangchun FAWAY Group Automobile Components Co., Ltd.$856M66Buy
601163.SSTriangle Tyre Co.,Ltd$1.5B71Buy

Peer medians: ROE 6.5% · P/E 24.0x · Gross margin 21.8%

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

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (88/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. China Automotive Systems makes power-steering systems in China and screens extremely cheap (V89) with weak quality (Q59), a discount that reflects both US-listed China small-cap governance scepticism and thin component margins. No confirmed fraud, restatement or distress event is known, so removal is not warranted. Insufficient supportive evidence to move off the default.

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$5.51
Market Cap$151M
P/E (TTM)2.78
P/E (Forward)8.25
Price/Book0.36
Return on Equity14.7%
Return on Invested Capital13.7%
Debt/Equity0.15x
Gross Margin20.7%
Operating Margin10.5%
Revenue Growth17.0%
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 (62), Value (88), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does China Automotive Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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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