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CAAS

China Automotive Systems Inc

NASDAQ: CAAS · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS

$4.72
-0.45% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$134.26M
P/E ratio
3.13
P/S ratio
0.18x
EPS (TTM)
$1.42
Dividend yield
52W range
$4 – $5
Volume
0.0M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

68
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A
6.0
Quality
B
5.5
Profitability
C+
8.3
Valuation
A
5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.2
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$7.50
+58.90%
12-Month target
$4.54
-3.81%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety

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Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Revenue growth 21.40% QoQ
Risks
No major risks identified

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$529.55M$576.35M$650.93M$765.74M$765.74M
Net income$21.18M$37.66M$29.98M$42.84M$18.42M
EPS$1.42
Free cash flow$27.54M$-1.77M$-34.68M$71.30M
Profit margin4.00%6.53%4.61%5.59%5.59%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
CAAS$134.26M688.75.58.36.0Strong Buy
AMZN$2.76T658.76.53.36.0-60.37%Buy
TSLA$1.59T336.74.02.07.5-52.02%Avoid
HD$310.62B543.37.54.05.0-46.55%Buy
BABA$270.36B646.75.09.36.5+60.19%Buy
TM$228.02B606.74.56.34.5Buy

Smart narrative

China Automotive Systems Inc trades at $4.72. representing a P/E of 3.13x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 68/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.16, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $765.74M. with profit margins at 5.59%.

Frequently asked questions

What is China Automotive Systems Inc's stock price?

China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) trades at $4.72, on a P/E of 3.1x and a P/S of 0.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is China Automotive Systems Inc overvalued?

China Automotive Systems Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 68/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.

What is the price target of China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $7.50, about 58.9% above the current $4.72. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is China Automotive Systems Inc's revenue?

China Automotive Systems Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $765.74M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

China Automotive Systems Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.16, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAUTO PARTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.18x
ROE11.18%
Beta1.01
50D MA$4.44
200D MA$4.40
Shares out0.03B
Float0.01B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.0M

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