China Automotive Systems, Inc.
CAASConsumer CyclicalNASDAQAuto Parts · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems, Inc. focuses on Auto Parts services and products. China 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. Valued at $130.6M, CAAS is a micro-cap name in its sector. 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
$130.6M
Beta
1.09
P/E (TTM)
2.28
P/E (Fwd)
6.77
EPS (TTM)
$1.90
EPS (Fwd)
$0.64
ROE
14.7%
ROA
4.9%
Cash
$98.4M
Total Debt
$75.0M
Free CF
-$83.0M
52W Change
-2.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CAAS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, CAAS finished 0.87% below its 150-day moving average ($4.58) and 0.22% below its 200-day moving average ($4.55). 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 October 20, 2026 close, CAAS's RSI(14) was 38.4, 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.
The balance sheet looks solid with $98.4M in cash comfortably exceeding the $75.0M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow is running at -$83.0M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 14.7% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.9% 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 company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s trajectory.