CAAS (China Automotive Systems) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $10.78 (As of Dec. 2025)

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CAAS China Automotive Systems Inc CAAS
78 GF Score
Price $4.59
GF Value $5.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Automotive Systems Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

China Automotive Systems CAAS 78 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $10.78 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CAAS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

China Automotive Systems's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.302. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $10.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

During the past 12 months, China Automotive Systems's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.30% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of China Automotive Systems was 18.60% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 9.85% per year.

As of today (2026-08-12), China Automotive Systems's current stock price is $4.59. China Automotive Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $10.78. China Automotive Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.43.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of China Automotive Systems was 1.16. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.40.


China Automotive Systems  (NAS:CAAS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

China Automotive Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.59/10.78
=0.43

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of China Automotive Systems was 1.16. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.40.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


China Automotive Systems Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


China Automotive Systems Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Automotive Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

China Automotive Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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China Automotive Systems Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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CAAS vs INVZ, CVGI, SES: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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China Automotive Systems Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, China Automotive Systems's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=13.302/115.8323*115.8323
=13.302

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 115.8323.

China Automotive Systems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 9.537 102.200 10.809
201606 9.486 101.400 10.836
201609 9.772 102.400 11.054
201612 9.496 102.600 10.721
201703 9.726 103.200 10.917
201706 10.169 103.100 11.425
201709 10.537 104.100 11.725
201712 9.463 104.500 10.489
201803 10.001 105.300 11.001
201806 9.495 104.900 10.485
201809 9.115 106.600 9.904
201812 9.039 106.500 9.831
201903 9.299 107.700 10.001
201906 9.176 107.700 9.869
201909 9.036 109.800 9.532
201912 9.280 111.200 9.667
202003 9.105 112.300 9.391
202006 8.982 110.400 9.424
202009 9.504 111.700 9.856
202012 9.828 111.500 10.210
202103 9.866 112.662 10.144
202106 10.119 111.769 10.487
202109 10.068 112.215 10.393
202112 10.406 113.108 10.657
202203 10.447 114.335 10.584
202206 10.189 114.558 10.302
202209 9.940 115.339 9.983
202212 10.324 115.116 10.388
202303 10.692 115.116 10.759
202306 10.515 114.558 10.632
202309 10.887 115.339 10.934
202312 11.411 114.781 11.516
202403 11.874 115.227 11.936
202406 12.022 114.781 12.132
202409 11.598 115.785 11.603
202412 11.586 114.893 11.681
202503 11.851 115.116 11.925
202506 12.143 114.907 12.241
202509 12.557 115.471 12.596
202512 13.302 115.832 13.302

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $10.78 mean?
China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $10.78 as of Dec. 2025. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors.
Is China Automotive Systems' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $10.78. 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' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to INVZ and CVGI?
China Automotive Systems' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $10.78 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. China Automotive Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $10.78. 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 $4.59 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $10.78. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $10.78 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 $4.59 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32. GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAAS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $10.78
  • GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $4.59 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 2IW:Germany
Address No. 1 Henglong Road, Yu Qiao Development Zone, Shashi District, Hubei Province, Jing Zhou, CHN, 434000
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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