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CAAS

STRONG BUY

China Automotive Systems, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · China · $134M · Avg Vol: $79K/d

98
StockRank
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Q
59
V
89
M
63
P/E (TTM)
3.1x
ROE
12.4%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
—
Dir. Trades · 180d
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Buybacks · 180d
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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%765.7M
EPS0.360.691.250.991.4240.9%1.42
Shares—30.2M30.2M30.2M30.2M-0.0%30.2M
Debt—131.2M142.5M168.5M209.4M16.9%87.0M
Equity—311.7M344.5M349.6M401.3M8.8%—
Op CF—48.0M19.9M9.8M111.6M32.5%111.6M
Inv CF—-32.7M-28.6M-77.9M-31.5M——
Fin CF—-1.6M6.8M17.4M11.5M——
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PRICE (1Y)-1.8%
4.354.424.484.554.62Jun 3Jun 25Jul 16
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$4.36
RSI (14)
38.5
52W High
$5.15
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
13.7%74.6
ROE
12.4%67.6
GP/Assets
14.5%31.4
Op. Margin
7.9%57.6
FCF/Assets
4.0%50.9
Piotroski
776.3
Int. Cover
37.1x72.8
D/E Ratio
0.19x71.7
Current Ratio
1.36x41.5
Value
89
P/E (TTM)
3.1x99.0
EV/EBITDA
1.3x98.1
P/FCF
3.3x92.3
P/B
0.3x94.9
P/S
0.2x93.0
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
63
52W High %
85%68.5
RS 6M
-18%65.4
SMA 50/200
1.03x69.4
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%82.9
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
-55%2.4
Q Growth
103%86.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$134M
P/E (Forward)
6.9x
Gross Margin
19.0%

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)$134M98STRONG BUY
0951.HKChaowei Power Holdings Limited$186M92STRONG BUY
1899.HKXingda International Holdings Limited$269M91STRONG BUY
2488.HKLaunch Tech Company Limited$365M92STRONG BUY
1571.HKXin Point Holdings Limited$478M100STRONG BUY
1809.HKPrinx Chengshan Holdings Limited$554M98STRONG BUY
002454.SZSongz Automobile Air Conditioning Co., Ltd$631M76BUY
600742.SSChangchun FAWAY Group Automobile Components Co., Ltd.$782M75BUY
601163.SSTriangle Tyre Co.,Ltd$1.5B84STRONG BUY
000589.SZGuizhou Tyre Co.,Ltd.$941M68BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.7% · P/E 23.1x · Gross margin 21.9%

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

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (89/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

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$4.36
Market Cap$134M
P/E (TTM)3.11
P/E (Forward)6.89
Price/Book0.33
Return on Equity12.4%
Return on Invested Capital13.7%
Debt/Equity0.19x
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 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (89), and Momentum (63) 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 59/100. 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 98/100. 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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