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China Automotive SystemsCAAS +1.31%78 Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.43. 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 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks worse than 62.46% on this metric.
China Automotive Systems (NAS:CAAS) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
China Automotive Systems Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
China Automotive Systems Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
China Automotive Systems Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
China Automotive Systems's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, China Automotive Systems' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #832 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is China Automotive Systems' Equity-to-Asset too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.48. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. China Automotive Systems' value of 0.40 is 18.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #832 out of 1332 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' Equity-to-Asset compare to INVZ and CVGI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #832 out of 1332 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places China Automotive Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. China Automotive Systems' value of 0.40 is 18.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Automotive Systems' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.49, China Automotive Systems has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.49, based on 1,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Automotive Systems's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 18.4% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Systems's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 18.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.49. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $4.65 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#832 of 1332)
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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