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

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.32 to $4.54
• 50-Day Range: $4.03 to $5.02
• 52-Week Range: $3.50 to $5.37
• Volume: 10,389 shs
• Average Volume: 32,413 shs
• Market Capitalization: $132.75 million
• P/E Ratio: 4.54
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

China Automotive Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

China Automotive Systems scored higher than 34% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 69th out of 90 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for China Automotive Systems.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of China Automotive Systems is 4.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.58.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of China Automotive Systems is 4.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 17.79.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

China Automotive Systems has a P/B Ratio of 0.34. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.34% 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 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in China Automotive Systems has recently increased by 10.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

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.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.34% 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 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in China Automotive Systems has recently increased by 10.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.68

News Sentiment

China Automotive Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.68. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for China Automotive Systems this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added China Automotive Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

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

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

CAAS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CAAS shares performed this year?

China Automotive Systems' stock was trading at $4.10 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CAAS shares have increased by 7.3% and is now trading at $4.40.

How were China Automotive Systems' earnings last quarter?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 13th. The auto parts company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter. The auto parts company earned $176.24 million during the quarter. China Automotive Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.39% and a net margin of 4.22%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will China Automotive Systems' stock buyback program work?

China Automotive Systems' board initiated a share buyback program on Monday, November 18th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $5,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 3.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

How do I buy shares of China Automotive Systems?

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of China Automotive Systems own?

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: 8/13/2025
• Today: 10/24/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO/TRUCK - ORIG
• Sub-Industry: Automobiles And Trucks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CAAS
• CIK: 1157762
• Web: www.caasauto.com
• Phone: 862787570027
• Fax: 86-71-6832-9298
• Employees: 4,370
• Year Founded: 2003

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.97
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.54
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $29.98 million
• Net Margins: 4.22%
• Pretax Margin: 6.87%
• Return on Equity: 7.39%
• Return on Assets: 3.49%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.40
• Quick Ratio: 1.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $650.93 million
• Price / Sales: 0.20
• Cash Flow: $1.70 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.59
• Book Value: $12.91 per share
• Price / Book: 0.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 30,170,000
• Free Float: 10,632,000
• Market Cap: $132.75 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.78