China Automotive Sys Inc Financials
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) reported $765.7M in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up 17.6% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 3 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of China Automotive Sys Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
China Automotive Sys Inc has an operating margin of 7.0%, meaning the company retains $7 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 72/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 6.2% the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc's revenue surged 17.6% year-over-year to $765.7M, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 76/100.
China Automotive Sys Inc has a moderate D/E ratio of 1.37. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 39/100.
China Automotive Sys Inc's current ratio of 1.36 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 36/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
China Automotive Sys Inc has a free cash flow margin of 9.7%, earning a moderate score of 41/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
China Automotive Sys Inc earns a strong 10.7% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $11 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 80/100. This is up from 8.6% the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc passes 6 of 7 computable financial strength tests (2 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), all 1 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, China Automotive Sys Inc generates $2.61 in operating cash flow ($111.6M OCF vs $42.8M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
China Automotive Sys Inc earns $31.51 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($53.6M vs $1.7M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
China Automotive Sys Inc generated $765.7M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 17.6% from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc's EBITDA was $67.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 12.3% from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc reported $42.8M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 42.9% from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc earned $1.42 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 43.4% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
China Automotive Sys Inc generated $74.4M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 319.7% from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc held $142.0M in cash as of fiscal year 2025; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
China Automotive Sys Inc's gross margin was 19.0% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 2.2 percentage points from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc's operating margin was 7.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc's net profit margin was 5.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 1.0 percentage points from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc's ROE was 10.7% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 2.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
China Automotive Sys Inc invested $45.1M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 63.0% from the prior year.
China Automotive Sys Inc invested $37.2M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 14.8% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
CAAS Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $765.7M+17.6% | $650.9M+12.9% | $576.4M |
| Cost of Revenue | $620.3M+14.5% | $541.8M+14.6% | $472.6M |
| Gross Profit | $145.5M+33.2% | $109.2M+5.2% | $103.8M |
| R&D Expenses | $45.1M+63.0% | $27.6M-5.2% | $29.2M |
| SG&A Expenses | $29.7M+7.0% | $27.7M+8.7% | $25.5M |
| Operating Income | $53.6M+33.2% | $40.3M+2.6% | $39.2M |
| Interest Expense | $1.7M-6.1% | $1.8M+77.6% | $1.0M |
| Income Tax | $11.6M+96.5% | $5.9M+14.7% | $5.1M |
| Net Income | $42.8M+42.9% | $30.0M-20.4% | $37.7M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.42+43.4% | $0.99-20.8% | $1.25 |
CAAS Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1.0B+17.8% | $850.6M | N/A |
| Current Assets | $738.2M+22.5% | $602.6M | N/A |
| Cash & Equivalents | $142.0M+149.3% | $57.0M-63.3% | $155.2M |
| Inventory | $124.4M+10.5% | $112.6M | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $551.0M+19.6% | $460.8M | N/A |
| Current Liabilities | $541.4M+18.6% | $456.5M | N/A |
| Total Equity | $401.3M+14.8% | $349.6M+1.5% | $344.5M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable, Goodwill, Long-Term Debt, Retained Earnings.
CAAS Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $111.6M+1041.9% | $9.8M-50.9% | $19.9M |
| Capital Expenditures | $37.2M-14.8% | $43.7M+139.4% | $18.2M |
| Free Cash Flow | $74.4M+319.7% | -$33.9M-2127.5% | $1.7M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$31.5M+59.6% | -$77.9M-172.1% | -$28.6M |
| Financing Cash Flow | $11.5M-34.1% | $17.4M+155.4% | $6.8M |
| Dividends Paid | $2.2M-90.2% | $22.4M | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | $68K | N/A |
CAAS Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 19.0%+2.2pp | 16.8%-1.2pp | 18.0% |
| Operating Margin | 7.0%+0.8pp | 6.2%-0.6pp | 6.8% |
| Net Margin | 5.6%+1.0pp | 4.6%-1.9pp | 6.5% |
| Return on Equity | 10.7%+2.1pp | 8.6%-2.3pp | 10.9% |
| Return on Assets | 4.3%+0.8pp | 3.5% | N/A |
| Current Ratio | 1.360.0x | 1.32 | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.37+0.1x | 1.32 | N/A |
| FCF Margin | 9.7%+14.9pp | -5.2%-5.5pp | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's annual revenue?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) reported $765.7M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 17.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is China Automotive Sys Inc's revenue growing?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) revenue grew by 17.6% year-over-year, from $650.9M to $765.7M in fiscal year 2025.
Is China Automotive Sys Inc profitable?
Yes, China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) reported a net income of $42.8M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 5.6%.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's EBITDA?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had EBITDA of $67.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's gross margin?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had a gross margin of 19.0% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's operating margin?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had an operating margin of 7.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's net profit margin?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had a net profit margin of 5.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) has a return on equity of 10.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's free cash flow?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) generated $74.4M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 319.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's operating cash flow?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) generated $111.6M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are China Automotive Sys Inc's total assets?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had $1.0B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are China Automotive Sys Inc's capital expenditures?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) invested $37.2M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does China Automotive Sys Inc spend on research and development?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) invested $45.1M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's current ratio?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had a current ratio of 1.36 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) had a return on assets of 4.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is China Automotive Sys Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 7 computable signals; 2 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are China Automotive Sys Inc's earnings high quality?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.61x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can China Automotive Sys Inc cover its interest payments?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) has an interest coverage ratio of 31.51x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is China Automotive Sys Inc?
China Automotive Sys Inc (CAAS) scores 57 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.