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China Automotive SystemsCAAS +10.42%78 Cash-to-Debt is 1.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates CAAS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks better than 65.07% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. China Automotive Systems's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.31.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, China Automotive Systemscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Automotive Systems's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CAAS'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.72 Max: 1.72
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, China Automotive Systems's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.72. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.72.
CAAS's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 65.07% of 1317
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs CAAS: 1.31
China Automotive Systems (NAS:CAAS) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
China Automotive Systems Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
China Automotive Systems Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's Cash-to-Debt 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 (CAAS) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.31 as of Jun. 2026. This is 82% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, China Automotive Systems' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.38 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #460 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is China Automotive Systems' Cash-to-Debt too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Cash-to-Debt of 1.31 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. China Automotive Systems' value of 1.31 is 118.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #460 out of 1317 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' Cash-to-Debt compare to CVGI and SES?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #460 out of 1317 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts China Automotive Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. China Automotive Systems' value of 1.31 is 118.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Automotive Systems' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.38 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.60, 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,317 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Automotive Systems's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.31 is 118.3% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Systems's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.31, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. 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 Cash-to-Debt is 1.31, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 118.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. China Automotive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.31 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:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.31 (82% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $5.35 vs. price of $5.51 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#460 of 1317)
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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