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China Automotive Systems's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €11.36.
During the past 12 months, China Automotive Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% 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 book value growth rate using book value per share data.
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.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of China Automotive Systems was 0.93. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.35.
Good Sign:
China Automotive Systems Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.32) is close to 2-year low of 0.29.
China Automotive Systems (FRA:2IW) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
China Automotive Systems Book Value per Share Related Terms
China Automotive Systems Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Automotive Systems's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* 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 Book Value per Share Chart
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For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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 (FRA:2IW) has a Book Value per Share of €11.36 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors.
Is China Automotive Systems' Book Value per Share too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Book Value per Share is €11.36. 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' Book Value per Share compare to INVZ and CVGI?
China Automotive Systems' Book Value per Share of €11.36 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 Book Value per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. China Automotive Systems's current Book Value per Share is €11.36. 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 (FRA:2IW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.42, compared to a current price of €3.78 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €11.36. China Automotive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (FRA:2IW), the current Book Value per Share is €11.36 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 (FRA:2IW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.78 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.42.
GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2IW:
Book Value per Share: €11.36
GF Value™: €4.42 vs. price of €3.78 (14.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2IW 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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