CAAS

China Automotive Systems, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical · $145M market cap

Verdict

Share price

$4.62

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$11.99

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$4.80

buy price

On Sale

CAAS is On Sale: at $4.62 it trades 4% below its buy price (Payback Price) of $4.80 and 61% below its fair value of $11.99. Business quality is limited: none of the 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Free Cash Flow. Sales grew 13% a year over the last 3 years, below the 15% we look for in a fast grower, so we value it on its free cash flow instead of an earnings forecast.

Business quality

0 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth5.8% a year✗
Equity per share growth7.7% a year✗
Sales growth6.5% a year✗
Free cash flow growth8.4% a year✗
Return on invested capital6.7%✗

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About China Automotive Systems, Inc.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) operates as a prominent manufacturer and supplier of diverse automotive systems and components, primarily through its subsidiary network within the People's Republic of China. The company's extensive product portfolio includes a variety of power steering technologies: rack and pinion systems for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles, integral power steering units designed for…

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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works

CAAS stock (China Automotive Systems, Inc.): fair value $11.99, On Sale — PaybackPrice