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CAAS Stock Forecast: China Automotive Systems, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$4.64
+1.75% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$140.9M
Ticker Nerd rank
66 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.7%
1M
+5.5%
YTD
+8.9%
1Y
+14.3%
From 52W high
−7.6%
From 52W low
+16.0%
$4.00
$5.02
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CAAS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores China Automotive Systems, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
66 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
98
Volatility
97
Issuance
95
Size
72
Momentum
68
Value
43
Quality
37
Revisions
25
Accruals
20

Growth (98): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (20): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CAAS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CAAS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4.00$4.20$4.40$4.60$4.80$5.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CAAS

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CAAS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CAAS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
2.5×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / book
0.3×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
1.9×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
17.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
92.3%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Gross margin
23.1%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.5%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
6.9%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.7%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.9%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CAAS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto Parts
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CAASChina Automotive Systems, Inc.$140.9M
66
CVGICommercial Vehicle Group, Inc.$125.6M
94
SESSES AI Corp.$198.1M
44
SRIStoneridge, Inc.$201.7M
55
INVZInnoviz Technologies Ltd.$97.9M
23
MPAAMotorcar Parts of America, Inc.$233.7M
66
MVSTMicrovast Holdings, Inc.$309.4M
39

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own China Automotive Systems, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CAAS news & analysis

China Automotive Systems Adds Another National 'Green Factory' To Its Manufacturing Development

PRNewsWire · 17 Aug 2026positive

China Automotive Systems announced it has added another national-level "Green Factory" to its green manufacturing system development. The designation was given by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Why it matters — A CAAS watcher would care because a growing number of national "Green Factory" designations reflects progress in the company's green manufacturing development.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 13 Aug 2026neutral

China Automotive Systems, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, the transcript of which was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides investors and analysts with direct insight into CAAS's financial performance and management commentary for the quarter.

China Automotive Systems Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 13 Aug 2026positive

China Automotive Systems reported record first-half sales, gross profit and operating income for 2026, driven by growth in electric power steering products and gains across most of its operating units. Management raised its full-year revenue guidance to $850 million from $810 million.

Why it matters — The record first-half results and raised full-year revenue guidance signal strengthening momentum for CAAS, particularly in its electric power steering segment.

China Automotive Systems Record Earnings Per Share Rose 98% in the First Half of 2026

PRNewsWire · 13 Aug 2026positive

China Automotive Systems reported unaudited results for the first half of 2026, with record earnings per share up 98% year-over-year. Net sales rose 20.1% to a record $412.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with $343.3 million in the same period of 2025.

Why it matters — A CAAS watcher would care because the company posted record first-half sales and a sharp 98% jump in earnings per share, marking a strong improvement in financial performance for the period.

China Automotive Systems to Announce Unaudited 2026 First Half Financial Results on August 13, 2026

PRNewsWire · 5 Aug 2026neutral

China Automotive Systems, Inc. announced it will release its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026 on August 13, 2026, before the market opens, followed by a management conference call.

Why it matters — The announcement signals the upcoming release of key financial performance data for the first half of 2026, which investors and analysts will use to assess the company's recent business trajectory.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CAAS stock

Is CAAS stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering China Automotive Systems, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks China Automotive Systems, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CAAS?

As at 22 Aug 2026, China Automotive Systems, Inc. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (98 of 100).

What is the CAAS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering China Automotive Systems, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CAAS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has CAAS stock performed over the past year?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. returned +14.3% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does China Automotive Systems, Inc. do?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a China-based automotive components manufacturer specializing in steering systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

What is the latest news on CAAS?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 17 Aug 2026): "China Automotive Systems Adds Another National 'Green Factory' To Its Manufacturing Development". China Automotive Systems announced it has added another national-level "Green Factory" to its green manufacturing system development. The designation was given by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Company

About China Automotive Systems, Inc.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a China-based automotive components manufacturer specializing in steering systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Hubei Province, it operates as a holding company with production carried out through multiple subsidiaries and joint ventures across China. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and selling a full range of steering products, including rack-and-pinion power steering, integral and electronic power steering, manual steering, steering columns, hydraulic pumps, and steering hoses. Its systems serve both traditional internal combustion vehicles and models using more advanced steering technologies. China Automotive Systems supplies major domestic automakers and also supports international markets through dedicated trading and marketing subsidiaries. In addition to manufacturing, it provides research and development, inspection, testing, and after-sales support for automotive steering components. Within the auto parts sector, the company plays a specialized role as a key supplier helping vehicle manufacturers meet performance, handling, and safety requirements in modern automotive platforms.

CEO Mr. Qizhou Wu · 4,812 employees · China · https://www.caasauto.com