China Automotive Systems, Inc.
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Daily timeframeChina Automotive Systems, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells automotive systems and components in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. With a market capitalization of $132.6M, it sits in micro-cap territory. The company produces rack and pinion power steering gears for cars and light-duty vehicles; integral power steering gears for heavy-duty vehicles; power steering parts for light duty vehicles; sensor modules; automobile steering systems and columns; and automobile electronics and systems and parts.
Market Cap
$132.6M
Beta
1.02
P/E (TTM)
3.07
P/E (Fwd)
6.87
EPS (TTM)
$1.43
EPS (Fwd)
$0.64
ROE
12.3%
ROA
3.6%
Cash
$177.9M
Total Debt
$87.0M
Free CF
$40.5M
52W Change
6.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CAAS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the July 15, 2026 close, CAAS finished 0.90% below its 150-day moving average ($4.42) and 0.45% below its 200-day moving average ($4.40). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CAAS overbought or oversold?
At the July 15, 2026 close, CAAS's RSI(14) was 50.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
China Automotive Systems, Inc. holds $177.9M in cash against $87.0M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company generates $40.5M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 12.3% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $529.6M (2022) to $765.7M (2025), reflecting a 45% increase over the period.
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CAAS's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.