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China Automotive SystemsCAAS +1.31%78 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 12.65. GuruFocus rates CAAS with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 78/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $5.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,165 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks better than 69.27% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, China Automotive Systems's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 40.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of China Automotive Systems was 82.90% per year. The lowest was -32.30% per year. And the median was 12.65% per year.
China Automotive Systems (NAS:CAAS) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
China Automotive Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CAAS vs INVZ, CVGI, SES: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
China Automotive Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.50% mean?
China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.50% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for China Automotive Systems and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 12.65. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #358 out of 1165 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is China Automotive Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
China Automotive Systems' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.50% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. China Automotive Systems' value of 16.50% is 139.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #358 out of 1165 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Automotive Systems has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Automotive Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to INVZ and CVGI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #358 out of 1165 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts China Automotive Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. China Automotive Systems' value of 16.50% is 139.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.65 vs. the industry median of 6.90, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.90, based on 1,165 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.50% is 139.1% 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for China Automotive Systems and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Systems's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.50%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 12.65. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.32, compared to a current price of $4.65 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.50%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.65 and 139.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.90. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.50% 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 $4.65 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32.
GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAAS:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.50% (30% above median its 10-year median of 12.65)
GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $4.65 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#358 of 1165)
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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