China Automotive Systems, Inc.

NasdaqCM:CAAS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$124.7m

China Automotive Systems Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

China Automotive Systems has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 48.7%, while the Auto Components industry saw earnings growing at 13.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.4% per year. China Automotive Systems's return on equity is 9.8%, and it has net margins of 5.1%.

Key information

48.7%

Earnings growth rate

49.3%

EPS growth rate

Auto Components Industry Growth10.5%
Revenue growth rate8.4%
Return on equity9.8%
Net Margin5.1%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance 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

Jie Li Is The Chief Financial Officer of China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) And They Just Sold 35% Of Their Shares

Dec 11
Jie Li Is The Chief Financial Officer of China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) And They Just Sold 35% Of Their Shares

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How China Automotive Systems makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqCM:CAAS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 24621324229
30 Jun 24595364330
31 Mar 24574394028
31 Dec 23576383929
30 Sep 23546314031
30 Jun 23546293933
31 Mar 23535284034
31 Dec 22530214136
30 Sep 22540223635
30 Jun 22511143832
31 Mar 2250483930
31 Dec 21498114028
30 Sep 2150634927
30 Jun 2151264727
31 Mar 21474-24527
31 Dec 20418-54026
30 Sep 2038703026
30 Jun 2037322926
31 Mar 2039683027
31 Dec 19431103228
30 Sep 1944053430
30 Jun 1945113331
31 Mar 1947103432
31 Dec 1849623634
30 Sep 18516-343633
30 Jun 18522-293835
31 Mar 18514-213935
31 Dec 17499-193734
30 Sep 17505253433
30 Jun 17481263330
31 Mar 17465233128
31 Dec 16462233128
30 Sep 16433243123
30 Jun 16429223022
31 Mar 16437253023
31 Dec 15444272922
30 Sep 15459293024
30 Jun 15470323124
31 Mar 15476353123
31 Dec 14467342923
30 Sep 14461322724
30 Jun 14450342524
31 Mar 14432282423
31 Dec 13415272521

Quality Earnings: CAAS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CAAS's current net profit margins (5.1%) are lower than last year (5.7%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CAAS's earnings have grown significantly by 48.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CAAS's earnings growth over the past year (2.2%) is below its 5-year average (48.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CAAS earnings growth over the past year (2.2%) did not outperform the Auto Components industry 5.3%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CAAS's Return on Equity (9.8%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 01:59
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 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