CAAS files 6-K, furnishes Q3 2025 results; EPS up 77.8%

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) furnished a Form 6-K announcing its third-quarter update. The company submitted a press release dated November 12, 2025 with unaudited Q3 2025 results as Exhibit 99.1. The press release headline states “China Automotive Systems Reports 77.8% EPS Growth in the Third Quarter of 2025 and Raises Full Year Guidance.”

This filing signals stronger profitability year over year and an updated outlook, based on the press release title. Detailed financial statements and additional context are contained in the furnished exhibit.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November, 2025

Commission File Number: 001-42851

China Automotive Systems, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

No. 1 Henglong Road, Yu Qiao Development Zone

Shashi District, Jing Zhou City, Hubei Province

The People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F x    Form 40-F ¨

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

On November 12, 2025, China Automotive Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release titled “China Automotive Systems Reports 77.8% EPS Growth in the Third Quarter of 2025 and Raises Full Year Guidance“. A copy of the press release, and the unaudited third quarter 2025 results, are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 to this report on Form 6-K.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	November 12, 2025 press release with Third Quarter 2025 Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	China Automotive Systems, Inc.
Date: November 12, 2025	By:	/s/ Hanlin Chen
	Name:	Hanlin Chen
	Title:	Chairman

FAQ

What did CAAS disclose in its latest Form 6-K?

CAAS furnished a press release with unaudited Q3 2025 results as Exhibit 99.1.

Did CAAS report earnings growth for Q3 2025?

The press release title states 77.8% EPS growth for the third quarter of 2025.

Did CAAS change its outlook?

Yes. The press release headline states the company raised full year guidance.

When was the CAAS press release issued?

The press release was issued on November 12, 2025 and furnished with the Form 6-K.

Where can I find the financial details mentioned by CAAS (ticker CAAS)?

They appear in Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 6-K, which includes the unaudited Q3 2025 statements.

Is CAAS a Form 20-F or 40-F filer?

CAAS files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.