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China Automotive SystemsCAAS +10.42%78 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 9.65. GuruFocus rates CAAS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks better than 59.1% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, China Automotive Systems's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 24.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of China Automotive Systems was 80.80% per year. The lowest was -3.30% per year. And the median was 9.65% per year.
China Automotive Systems (NAS:CAAS) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
China Automotive Systems 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CAAS vs CVGI, SES, INVZ: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
China Automotive Systems 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
China Automotive Systems 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.80% mean?
China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for China Automotive Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.65. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #526 out of 1286 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is China Automotive Systems' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
China Automotive Systems' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.80% is near median its 10-year median of 9.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. China Automotive Systems' value of 8.80% is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #526 out of 1286 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Automotive Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Automotive Systems' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CVGI and SES?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #526 out of 1286 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts China Automotive Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. China Automotive Systems' value of 8.80% is 33.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.65 vs. the industry median of 6.60, China Automotive Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.60, based on 1,286 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Automotive Systems's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.80% is 33.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for China Automotive Systems and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Systems's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.65. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.35, compared to a current price of $5.51 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.65 and 33.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.60. China Automotive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80% as of Jun. 2026. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.51 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.35.
GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAAS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 8.80% (near median its 10-year median of 9.65)
GF Value™: $5.35 vs. price of $5.51 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#526 of 1286)
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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