CAAS (China Automotive Systems) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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CAAS China Automotive Systems Inc CAAS
78 GF Score
Price $4.61
GF Value $5.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is China Automotive Systems Profitability Rank?

China Automotive Systems CAAS -0.65% 78 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. 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.

China Automotive Systems has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Automotive Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.47%. As of today, China Automotive Systems's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


China Automotive Systems Profitability Rank Related Terms


CAAS vs INVZ, CVGI, SES: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Automotive Systems Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Automotive Systems has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

China Automotive Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=23.994 / 229.194
=10.47 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

China Automotive Systems has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, China Automotive Systems' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is China Automotive Systems' Profitability Rank too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to INVZ and CVGI?
China Automotive Systems' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, China Automotive Systems' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. China Automotive Systems's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $4.61 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Automotive Systems (CAAS), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 $4.61 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32. GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAAS:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $4.61 (13.3% 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.
78GF Score

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