4.55 USD
-0.08 (-1.73%)
4.6 USD
+0.05 (+1.1%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CAAS. CAAS was compared to 42 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. CAAS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CAAS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CAAS was profitable.
- In the past year CAAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CAAS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CAAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.47%, CAAS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- CAAS has a Return On Equity of 8.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAAS outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- CAAS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAAS is significantly below the industry average of 9.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.01%) for CAAS is below the current ROIC(5.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.47% | ||
| ROE | 8% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% |
ROA(3y)3.8%
ROA(5y)2.45%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)5.62%
ROIC(3y)4.01%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- CAAS's Profit Margin of 4.21% is amongst the best of the industry. CAAS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAAS has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of CAAS (5.42%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- CAAS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 16.51%, CAAS is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAAS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.21% | ||
| GM | 16.51% |
OM growth 3Y184.06%
OM growth 5Y84.98%
PM growth 3Y27.37%
PM growth 5Y14.72%
GM growth 3Y5.03%
GM growth 5Y2.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CAAS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CAAS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- CAAS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CAAS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that CAAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CAAS has a Altman-Z score (1.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that CAAS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, CAAS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC6.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- CAAS has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that CAAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CAAS's Current ratio of 1.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAAS is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that CAAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CAAS's Quick ratio of 1.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAAS outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CAAS have decreased strongly by -20.80% in the last year.
- CAAS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.34% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 16.72% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, CAAS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.8%
EPS 3Y41.42%
EPS 5Y25.34%
EPS Q2Q%75.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.72%
Revenue growth 3Y9.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.58%
Sales Q2Q%17.65%
3.2 Future
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CAAS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.60.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAAS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAAS is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CAAS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAAS is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CAAS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CAAS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
4.55
-0.08 (-1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11
Earnings (Next)03-26 2026-03-26
Inst Owners4.36%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners59.76%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap137.27M
Revenue(TTM)725.26M
Net Income(TTM)29.32M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio0.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP82.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.37 | ||
| P/tB | 0.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.63 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY21.76%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY36.22%
SpS23.08
BVpS12.14
TBVpS12.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
Graham Number16.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.47% | ||
| ROE | 8% | ||
| ROCE | 9.1% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.09% | ||
| OM | 5.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.21% | ||
| GM | 16.51% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.8%
ROA(5y)2.45%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)5.62%
ROIC(3y)4.01%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.04%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.08%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.36%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y183.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y93.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y183.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y92.92%
OM growth 3Y184.06%
OM growth 5Y84.98%
PM growth 3Y27.37%
PM growth 5Y14.72%
GM growth 3Y5.03%
GM growth 5Y2.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 282.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
F-Score5
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)139.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.8%
EPS 3Y41.42%
EPS 5Y25.34%
EPS Q2Q%75.75%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.72%
Revenue growth 3Y9.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.58%
Sales Q2Q%17.65%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y210.59%
EBIT growth 5Y100.85%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-122.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y48.48%
OCF growth 3Y-29.81%
OCF growth 5Y-20.25%
CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC / CAAS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CAAS.
What is the valuation status for CAAS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC (CAAS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC (CAAS) stock?
CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC (CAAS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CAAS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC (CAAS) is 4.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.37.