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China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US16936R1059
CUSIP
16936R105
Industry
Auto Parts
IPO Date
Oct 7, 2003

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$1.11
PE Ratio
3.78
PEG Ratio
0.04
Total Revenue (TTM)
$725.26M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$121.97M
EBITDA (TTM)
$67.05M
Year Range
$3.50 - $5.15

Share Price Chart


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China Automotive Systems, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in China Automotive Systems, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) has returned -1.41% so far this year and -4.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CAAS has returned 0.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


China Automotive Systems, Inc.

1D
0.00%
1M
-4.98%
YTD
-1.41%
6M
-10.83%
1Y
-4.98%
3Y*
-1.29%
5Y*
-1.08%
10Y*
0.90%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 7, 2003, CAAS's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +255.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2004 at -52.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CAAS closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 30, 2020 with a return of +174.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 20, 2004 at -32.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.99%-0.23%-4.98%-1.41%
2025-1.22%10.86%-1.56%-12.22%5.15%0.00%-0.49%1.48%14.32%-9.34%-3.28%3.15%3.90%
20244.33%-4.15%9.91%-0.42%6.93%-6.08%30.55%-5.68%26.03%-1.30%-2.20%-7.66%52.01%
202349.14%-15.84%-28.16%-5.74%-6.29%6.49%10.98%-23.26%-7.16%-18.51%15.14%-11.51%-44.31%
20222.61%-3.64%15.09%-5.57%-8.33%2.27%4.44%48.23%-4.78%2.26%77.40%-19.67%116.42%
20211.12%-13.47%-13.19%-6.12%-5.84%17.66%-14.60%-16.15%-7.65%15.64%-18.57%-12.70%-57.05%

Benchmark Metrics

China Automotive Systems, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 23.51%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 08, 2003.

  • This stock participated in 186.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 185.28% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
23.51%
Beta
0.75
0.03
Upside Capture
185.28%
Downside Capture
186.36%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CAAS ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


CAAS Risk / Return Rank: 2727
Overall Rank
CAAS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CAAS Sortino Ratio Rank: 2929
Sortino Ratio Rank
CAAS Omega Ratio Rank: 2929
Omega Ratio Rank
CAAS Calmar Ratio Rank: 2121
Calmar Ratio Rank
CAAS Martin Ratio Rank: 2222
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CAASBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.14

0.90

-1.04

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.04

1.39

-1.34

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.00

1.21

-0.21

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.59

1.40

-1.99

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.06

6.61

-7.66

Explore CAAS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

China Automotive Systems, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.8020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.80

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%19.51%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for China Automotive Systems, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.80$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.80

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the China Automotive Systems, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the China Automotive Systems, Inc. was 94.04%, occurring on Mar 17, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current China Automotive Systems, Inc. drawdown is 80.52%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-94.04%Jan 12, 20102562Mar 17, 2020
-88.61%Jan 9, 20041228Nov 21, 2008256Nov 30, 20091484
-25.34%Nov 13, 200310Nov 26, 200311Dec 12, 200321
-22.22%Dec 4, 200913Dec 22, 20098Jan 5, 201021
-12%Oct 27, 20031Oct 27, 20033Oct 30, 20034

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of China Automotive Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how China Automotive Systems, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CAAS, comparing it with other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, CAAS has a P/E ratio of 3.8. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CAAS compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. CAAS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CAAS relative to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, CAAS has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items