China Automotive Systems, Inc.

NasdaqCM:CAAS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$126.2m

China Automotive Systems Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

China Automotive Systems has a total shareholder equity of $389.3M and total debt of $59.7M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 15.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $829.0M and $439.8M respectively. China Automotive Systems's EBIT is $45.1M making its interest coverage ratio -18.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $98.3M.

Key information

15.3%

Debt to equity ratio

US$59.74m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio-18.2x
CashUS$98.31m
EquityUS$389.26m
Total liabilitiesUS$439.77m
Total assetsUS$829.03m

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

China Automotive Systems: Revenue And Profitability Growth Not Converting To Cash Flows

Oct 19

Further Upside For China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 26% Bounce

Oct 01
Further Upside For China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 26% Bounce

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS)

Sep 28
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS)

China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Jun 04
China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAAS) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Jan 23
China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAAS) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Here's Why We Think China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Nov 07
Here's Why We Think China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Here's What To Make Of China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Decelerating Rates Of Return

May 22
Here's What To Make Of China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Is Now The Time To Put China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) On Your Watchlist?

May 01
Is Now The Time To Put China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) On Your Watchlist?

Here's What's Concerning About China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Returns On Capital

Jan 11
Here's What's Concerning About China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Returns On Capital

China Automotive Systems: 3 Factors Undergird Our Bullish Rating

Sep 26

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Passed With Ease

Aug 18
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Passed With Ease

China Automotive Systems Q2 2022 Earnings Preview

Aug 11

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS)

Mar 17
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS)

China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Oct 29
China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Before It's Too Late

Aug 18
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Before It's Too Late

This Is Why China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAAS) CEO Can Expect A Bump Up In Their Pay Packet

Jul 21
This Is Why China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAAS) CEO Can Expect A Bump Up In Their Pay Packet

China Automotive Systems acquires 40% stake in Sentient AB for €20M

Jun 09

Did Business Growth Power China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Share Price Gain of 128%?

Mar 05
Did Business Growth Power China Automotive Systems' (NASDAQ:CAAS) Share Price Gain of 128%?

What You Need To Know About China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAAS) Investor Composition

Jan 15
What You Need To Know About China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAAS) Investor Composition

China Automotive Systems Has Momentum

Dec 11

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: CAAS's short term assets ($590.1M) exceed its short term liabilities ($433.5M).

Long Term Liabilities: CAAS's short term assets ($590.1M) exceed its long term liabilities ($6.3M).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: CAAS has more cash than its total debt.

Reducing Debt: CAAS's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 23.8% to 15.3% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: CAAS's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (43%).

Interest Coverage: CAAS earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/31 22:38
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/31 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

China Automotive Systems, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Yanfang JiangBrean Capital
William GregozeskiGreenridge Global LLC
Yinghui HeMaxim Group