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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. China Automotive Systems's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $229.2 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
China Automotive Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 91.24.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. China Automotive Systems's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-6.24.
China Automotive Systems Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
China Automotive Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), China Automotive Systems's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
China Automotive Systems's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
China Automotive Systems Accounts Receivable Related Terms
China Automotive Systems Accounts Receivable Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
China Automotive Systems Accounts Receivable Chart
What does a Accounts Receivable of $229.2 Mil mean?
China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has a Accounts Receivable of $229.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors.
Is China Automotive Systems' Accounts Receivable too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Accounts Receivable is $229.2 Mil. Overall, China Automotive Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Automotive Systems' Accounts Receivable compare to INVZ and CVGI?
China Automotive Systems' Accounts Receivable of $229.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. China Automotive Systems's current Accounts Receivable is $229.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Automotive Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Systems (CAAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.32, compared to a current price of $4.55 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $229.2 Mil. China Automotive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current Accounts Receivable is $229.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is China Automotive Systems (CAAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.55 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32.
GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAAS:
Accounts Receivable: $229.2 Mil
GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $4.55 (14.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Automotive Systems Inc is a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiary, is a supplier of power steering systems and components to China's automotive industry. Its product offering encompasses a full range of auto parts incorporated into steering systems for both passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The company offers four separate series of power steering models, including rack and pinion power steering, integral power steering, electronic power steering, steering columns, steering oil pumps, and steering hoses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from China.
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