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China Automotive Systems (CAAS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$4.59 -0.05 (-1.08%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$4.58 -0.01 (-0.33%)
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About China Automotive Systems Stock (NASDAQ:CAAS)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$4.53
$4.70
50-Day Range
$4.28
$4.64
52-Week Range
$3.89
$5.15
Volume
8,112 shs
Average Volume
25,851 shs
Market Capitalization
$138.48 million
P/E Ratio
3.23
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power steering systems and related components primarily for the automotive industry in China. The company’s core business centers on hydraulic and electric power steering products, steering columns, steering gearboxes and electronic control units. By integrating research and development, manufacturing and sales, China Automotive Systems aims to deliver high-quality steering solutions that meet the performance and safety requirements of global automakers.

The company’s product portfolio includes traditional hydraulic power steering systems, which have long been favored for their reliability, as well as advanced electric power steering units that offer improved fuel efficiency and enhanced vehicle control. In recent years, China Automotive Systems has expanded its R&D efforts to develop next-generation steering technologies, such as variable ratio steering and integrated electronic controls, positioning itself to serve the evolving needs of both domestic and overseas OEMs.

With manufacturing facilities located in Guangzhou, Yongzhou and Tianjin, China Automotive Systems serves a broad customer base that includes major international and domestic automakers. Its list of clients features joint ventures and wholly owned manufacturers producing light vehicles, SUVs and commercial vehicles for the Chinese market. The company also explores export opportunities, leveraging its production capacity and quality standards to compete in select overseas markets.

Founded in the early 2000s and headquartered in Guangzhou, China Automotive Systems is led by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jianping Zhang. Under his direction, the company has pursued strategic partnerships and continuous process improvements to strengthen its market position. With a focus on technological innovation and customer collaboration, China Automotive Systems seeks to maintain its status as a key supplier in China’s rapidly growing automotive steering sector.

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China Automotive Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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38th Percentile Overall Score

CAAS MarketRank™: 

China Automotive Systems scored higher than 38% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 357th out of 483 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    China Automotive Systems has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    China Automotive Systems has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about China Automotive Systems' stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of China Automotive Systems is 3.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.42.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of China Automotive Systems is 3.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 46.38.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    China Automotive Systems has a P/B Ratio of 0.36. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about China Automotive Systems' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.41% of the float of China Automotive Systems has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    China Automotive Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.45.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in China Automotive Systems has recently decreased by 22.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    China Automotive Systems does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    China Automotive Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    China Automotive Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for China Automotive Systems this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    1 people have searched for CAAS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    1 people have added China Automotive Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, China Automotive Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    64.76% of the stock of China Automotive Systems is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    5.17% of the stock of China Automotive Systems is held by institutions.

  • Read more about China Automotive Systems' insider trading history.
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CAAS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

China Automotive Systems' stock was trading at $4.26 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, CAAS stock has increased by 7.7% and is now trading at $4.59.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 22nd. The auto parts company reported $0.61 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.54. The auto parts company earned $229.19 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $118.18 million. China Automotive Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.58% and a net margin of 5.59%.
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China Automotive Systems' board initiated a stock buyback program on Monday, November 18th 2024, which authorizes the company to buy back $5,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 3.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Shares of CAAS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that China Automotive Systems investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Meta Platforms (META), Baidu (BIDU), NIO (NIO) and

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/22/2026
Today
8/11/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/13/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Automobile Components
Sub-Industry
Automotive Parts & Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CAAS
CIK
2037400
Employees
4,370
Year Founded
2003

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$1.42
Trailing P/E Ratio
3.23
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$42.84 million
Net Margins
5.59%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
10.58%
Return on Assets
5.07%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$765.74 million
Price / Sales
0.18
Cash Flow
$1.73 per share
Price / Cash Flow
2.66
Book Value
$12.91 per share
Price / Book
0.36

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
30,170,000
Free Float
10,632,000
Market Cap
$138.48 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.04

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This page (NASDAQ:CAAS) was last updated on 8/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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