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Why $CAAS is Seriously Undervalued

$CAAS is currently one of my top holds due to the information below. In addition I have seen management provide a special cash dividend in the last year, conduct a company stock buyback program and close significant new deals that will occur in the following years. I truly expect to see $10 on this swing. Other sources claim anywhere from $9-$14 as the current fair value.

1. Strong Cash Position

• As of June 30, 2025, CAAS held $135.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, equating to roughly $4.48 per share.PR Newswire
• Comparatively, at the end of fiscal year 2024, CAAS had $84.52 million in cash and short-term investments, meaning the company has significantly boosted its liquidity.StockAnalysisPR Newswire

2. Modest Debt Load

• Total debt sits between $66–67 million, yielding a debt-to-equity ratio of around 17%, which is low and indicates manageable leverage.Simply Wall StWall Street JournalCompanies Market Cap
• Year-end 2024 data shows ~$72.76 million in total debt, but thanks to rising cash, the company maintains a net cash position.StockAnalysis

3. Healthy Balance Sheet

• Total assets: Approximately $845 million, with total liabilities of $446 million, leaving robust shareholders’ equity of around $399 million.Simply Wall StSeeking AlphaStockAnalysis
• On top of that, Q2 2025 working capital stands at $170.9 million, supporting operational flexibility.PR Newswire

4. Undervalued Relative to Intrinsic and Comparable Metrics

• Although many traditional sources, like Simply Wall St, don’t offer a DCF fair value, CAAS is trading at a much lower P/E (~4.3×) compared to industry averages (~15×), suggesting significant undervaluation.Simply Wall Stwww.alphaspread.com
• Compared to historical P/E ratios (~11.8×), implied value per share could exceed $11, far above the ~$4 current price.

5. Growth in Key Areas

• EPS (Electric Power Steering) sales rose 31.1% YoY in Q2 2025 and now make up 41.4% of revenue, up from 35.1% a year earlier.PR Newswire
• Management forecasts full-year revenue guidance of $720 million, pointing toward optimism in sustained growth.PR Newswire
• A new order for R-EPS from a major European automaker is expected to generate $100 million+ in annual revenue starting 2027—a game-changing expansion.PR Newswire

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Summary Table: $CAAS At a Glance

Metric	Details
Cash Per Share	~$4.48 (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Debt	~$66–72 million; low debt-to-equity (~17%)
Net Cash / Leverage	Clear; cash exceeds debt
Assets vs. Liabilities	~$845M assets against ~$446M liabilities
Working Capital	~$170.9 million
Valuation vs. Peers	P/E of ~4.3× vs industry average of ~15×
EPS Product Sales Growth	+31.1% YoY; 41.4% of total revenue
Revenue Guidance (2025)	Raised to $720M
Future R-EPS Order	$100M+/year from 2027 with European OEM

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Key Themes I am seeing

1. Exceptional Liquidity — $4.48 in cash per share with low debt means a strong buffer and flexibility.
2. Balance Sheet Strength — Healthy assets and working capital underpin operational and strategic capacity.
3. Valuation Discrepancy — Deep discount versus peers and historical multiples signals upside.
4. Growth Engines Emerging — EPS sales ramp, new revenue guidance, and a major European order point to accelerating momentum.
5. Low Risk, High Optionality — With robust financials and upcoming growth catalysts, downside risk is limited while upside remains compelling.