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China Automotive SystemsCAAS +2.18%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 3.28. 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. Among 1,101 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks worse than 59.85% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Automotive Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CAAS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1 Med: 3.28 Max: 10.89
Current: 2.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Automotive Systems was 10.89. The lowest was 2.10. And the median was 3.28.
CAAS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.85% of 1101
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs CAAS: 2.93
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
China Automotive Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
China Automotive Systems Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
CAAS vs INVZ, CVGI, SES: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.64 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Automotive Systems. This is 20% below median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, China Automotive Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.10 to 10.89. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #659 out of 1101 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is China Automotive Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.64 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 10.89. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. China Automotive Systems' value of 2.64 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #659 out of 1101 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to INVZ and CVGI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #659 out of 1101 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Automotive Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. China Automotive Systems' value of 2.64 is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Automotive Systems' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.10 to 10.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 2.29, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.29, based on 1,101 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Automotive Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.64 is 15.3% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Automotive Systems. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 3.28. 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 $4.69 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 15.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.29. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 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 $4.69 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32.
GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAAS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.64 (20% below median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $4.69 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#659 of 1101)
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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