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Consumer Cyclical - Auto - Parts - NASDAQ - CN
$ 4.25
-0.706 %
$ 128 M
Market Cap
4.4
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CAAS stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 4.25 USD, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CAAS stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 4.25 USD, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CAAS stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 4.25 USD, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CAAS

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FINANCIALS
651 M REVENUE
12.94%
40.3 M OPERATING INCOME
2.57%
37.9 M NET INCOME
0.64%
9.78 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-50.89%
-77.9 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-172.13%
17.4 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
155.44%
167 M REVENUE
-11.46%
8.64 M OPERATING INCOME
-0.68%
8.46 M NET INCOME
-28.39%
18.1 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
367.37%
-3.22 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
87.91%
-6.01 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-540.20%
Balance Sheet China Automotive Systems, Inc.
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Current Assets 603 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 84.5 M
Receivables 346 M
Other Current Assets 172 M
Non-Current Assets 248 M
Long-Term Investments 64.3 M
PP&E 104 M
Other Non-Current Assets 79.7 M
9.94 %40.64 %20.27 %7.56 %12.22 %9.37 %Total Assets$850.6m
Current Liabilities 456 M
Accounts Payable 197 M
Short-Term Debt 168 M
Other Current Liabilities 91.1 M
Non-Current Liabilities 4.31 M
Long-Term Debt 145 K
Other Non-Current Liabilities 4.16 M
42.76 %36.54 %19.76 %Total Liabilities$460.8m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall China Automotive Systems, Inc.
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Revenue 651 M
Cost Of Revenue 542 M
Gross Profit 109 M
Operating Expenses 68.9 M
Operating Income 40.3 M
Other Expenses 2.36 M
Net Income 37.9 M
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RATIOS
16.77% GROSS MARGIN
16.77%
6.18% OPERATING MARGIN
6.18%
4.61% NET MARGIN
4.61%
8.58% ROE
8.58%
3.52% ROA
3.52%
6.20% ROIC
6.20%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis China Automotive Systems, Inc.
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Net Income 37.9 M
Depreciation & Amortization 20.2 M
Capital Expenditures -44.5 M
Stock-Based Compensation 0
Change in Working Capital -43.9 M
Others -80.9 M
Free Cash Flow -34.7 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets China Automotive Systems, Inc.
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CAAS has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
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0.8 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership China Automotive Systems, Inc.
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7. News
China Automotive Systems Wins First R-EPS Steering Order From Major European Automaker WUHAN, China , May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its largest subsidiary by sales, Jingzhou Henglong Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Jingzhou Henglong"), won its first R-EPS product order from a large, well-known European automobile producer. prnewswire.com - 4 weeks ago
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 14, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Theiss - IR Qizhou Wu - President, CEO & Director Jie Li - CFO Conference Call Participants Gary Nash - Nashco Systems Ltd Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to China Automotive Systems' First Quarter 2025 Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen - only mode and we will be opening the floor for questions following the presentation. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
China Automotive Systems Reports 19.9% Increase in Net Sales in First Quarter of 2025 WUHAN, China , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net sales grew by 19.9% year-over-year to $167.1 million; sales of EPS products rose by 54.0% Gross profit increased by 18.8% year-over-year to $28.6 million with a gross margin of 17.1% compared with $24.1 million of gross profit and a 17.3% gross margin in the first quarter of 2024 Income from operations decreased to $8.6 million compared with $9.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 Diluted income per share was $0.24, compared to diluted income per share of $0.27 in the first quarter of 2024 Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $89.9 million as of March 31, 2025 Net cash provided by operating activities was $18.1 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
China Automotive Systems to Announce Unaudited 2025 First Quarter Financial Results on May 14, 2025 WUHAN, China , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it will issue unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, before the market opens.  Management will conduct a conference call on May 14 th at 8:00 A.M. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 28, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Theiss - IR Jie Li - CFO Conference Call Participants Operator Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the China Automotive Systems Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
China Automotive Systems Reports 12.9% Revenue Increase to Annual Record -  Electric Power Steering ("EPS") Sales Increased by 29.9% in 2024 - WUHAN, China , March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Net sales increased by 18.6% year-over-year to $188.7 million Gross profit was $29.5 million from $34.7 million. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
China Automotive Systems to Announce Unaudited 2024 Fourth Quarter and Audited 2024 Year Financial Results on March 28, 2025 WUHAN, China , March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it will issue unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, on Friday, March 28, 2025, before the market opens. Management will conduct a conference call on March 28 th at 8:00 A.M. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
China Automotive Systems Announces Subsidiary's Annual Sales Milestone of 5 Million Units and New Driver Assist Products in Mass Production WUHAN, China , Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its largest  subsidiary by sales, Jingzhou Henglong Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Jingzhou Henglong"), achieved a  production and sales increase of 35% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, and reached a new single monthly record high sales and production in December 2024 of more than 620,000 units, a 46.7% year-over-year increase. prnewswire.com - 4 months ago
China Automotive Systems Wins Supplier Awards From Leading OEMs WUHAN, China , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Shashi Jiulong Power Steering Gears Co., Ltd ("Shashi Jiulong"), won customer awards and accolades from two major vehicle OEM customers, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. ("Foton Motor") and Shaanxi Automobile Heavy Truck ("Shaanxi"). prnewswire.com - 5 months ago
China Automotive Systems Announces Share Repurchase Program Up To $5 Million WUHAN, China , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its board of directors approved a share repurchase program of up to $5 million of its outstanding common shares periodically over the next 12 months. Repurchases will be made in open market transactions, at prevailing market prices not to exceed $5.50 per share through November 15, 2025, subject to applicable laws, regulations and approvals. prnewswire.com - 7 months ago
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Theiss - IR Jie Li - CFO Conference Call Participants Operator Greetings. Welcome to the China Automotive Systems Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 7 months ago
China Automotive Systems Reports Sales Increased by 19.4% in the Third Quarter of 2024 WUHAN, China , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Highlights Net sales rose 19.4% year-over-year to $164.2 million from $137.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. prnewswire.com - 7 months ago
8. Profile Summary

China Automotive Systems, Inc. CAAS

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COUNTRY CN
INDUSTRY Auto - Parts
MARKET CAP $ 128 M
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description China 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.
Contact No. 1 Henglong Road, Jingzhou, 434000 https://www.caasauto.com
IPO Date March 24, 2003
Employees 4370
Officers Mr. Richard Gills President of California Division Mr. Henry Chen Vice President Mr. Qizhou Wu President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Jie Li Chief Financial Officer Kevin Theiss Manager of Investor Relations Mr. Yiu Wong Tse Senior Vice President Dr. Haimian Cai Vice President Ms. Na Wei Secretary Mr. Hanlin Chen Chairman & Executive Officer