China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) OCF Margin %: -5.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601965 China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Ltd SHSE:601965
77 GF Score
Price ¥12.65
GF Value ¥20.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co OCF Margin %?

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co SHSE:601965 -1.71% 77 OCF Margin % is -5.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601965 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,319 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks better than 97.35% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-42 Mil. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥810 Mil. Therefore, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.24%.

As of today, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's current OCF Yield % is 10.74%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601965' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.59   Med: 22.65   Max: 27.53
Current: 27.86


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co was 27.53%. The lowest was 10.59%. And the median was 22.65%.

SHSE:601965's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
97.35% of 1319 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.32 vs SHSE:601965: 27.86


China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % 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 Engineering Research Institute Co OCF Margin % Chart

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Quarterly Data
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OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.94 13.34 7.16 61.17 -5.24

SHSE:601965 vs TSLA, GM, F: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 Engineering Research Institute Co OCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1227.201/4966.679
=24.71 %

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-42.395/809.539
=-5.24 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of -5.24% mean?
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) has a OCF Margin % of -5.24% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.59 to 27.53. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks #35 out of 1319 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % too high?
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's current OCF Margin % is -5.24%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.59 to a high of 27.53. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks #35 out of 1319 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's OCF Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co ranks #35 out of 1319 companies for OCF Margin %. This places China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.32. Historically, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.59 to 27.53 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.32, based on 1,319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's current OCF Margin % is -5.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.59, compared to a current price of ¥12.65 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -5.24%. China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965), the current OCF Margin % is -5.24% as of Mar. 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 Engineering Research Institute Co (SHSE:601965) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.65 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.59. GuruFocus considers China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601965:

  • OCF Margin %: -5.24%
  • GF Value™: ¥20.59 vs. price of ¥12.65 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601965 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Business Description

Address No.9, Jin Yu Avenue, North District, Economic Development Zone, Chongqing, CHN
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Ltd is an automobile company based in China. It is mainly engaged in the technical service for automobile and manufacturing operations of automobile including the development of various products, the technical consulting, test and the quality inspection and authentication. In addition, the company is specialized in research and development, manufacturing and marketing of special vehicles, with main products involving 5 types and 200-odd models including engineering dump trucks, concrete mixers, sanitation vehicles, logistics transport vehicles and integration vehicles.
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