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China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ: CAAS) reported record annual revenue for 2024, with a 12.9% increase to $650.9 million. The company's Electric Power Steering (EPS) sales grew significantly by 29.9%, representing 38.9% of total sales, up from 33.8% in 2023.

Key financial highlights include: gross profit increased 5.2% to $109.2 million, operating income rose 2.6% to $40.3 million, and diluted net income per share was $0.99. The company maintained strong liquidity with $129.4 million in total cash and equivalents.

Fourth quarter performance showed an 18.6% revenue increase to $188.7 million, though gross margin declined to 15.6% from 21.8% year-over-year. The company's subsidiary Jingzhou Henglong achieved notable growth, with December 2024 reaching a record 620,000 units in monthly production.

Management has provided revenue guidance of $700.0 million for fiscal year 2025.

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ: CAAS) ha riportato un fatturato annuale record per il 2024, con un incremento del 12,9% a 650,9 milioni di dollari. Le vendite del Servosterzo Elettrico (EPS) sono cresciute significativamente del 29,9%, rappresentando il 38,9% delle vendite totali, rispetto al 33,8% nel 2023.

I principali punti finanziari includono: il profitto lordo è aumentato del 5,2% a 109,2 milioni di dollari, l'utile operativo è salito del 2,6% a 40,3 milioni di dollari e l'utile netto diluito per azione è stato di 0,99 dollari. L'azienda ha mantenuto una forte liquidità con 129,4 milioni di dollari in contante e equivalenti.

Le performance del quarto trimestre hanno mostrato un aumento del fatturato del 18,6% a 188,7 milioni di dollari, anche se il margine lordo è diminuito al 15,6% dal 21,8% rispetto all'anno precedente. La controllata dell'azienda, Jingzhou Henglong, ha registrato una crescita notevole, raggiungendo nel dicembre 2024 un record di 620.000 unità nella produzione mensile.

La direzione ha fornito una previsione di fatturato di 700,0 milioni di dollari per l'anno fiscale 2025.

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ: CAAS) reportó ingresos anuales récord para 2024, con un aumento del 12.9% a 650.9 millones de dólares. Las ventas de Dirección Asistida Eléctrica (EPS) crecieron significativamente un 29.9%, representando el 38.9% de las ventas totales, frente al 33.8% en 2023.

Los principales aspectos financieros incluyen: el beneficio bruto aumentó un 5.2% a 109.2 millones de dólares, el ingreso operativo subió un 2.6% a 40.3 millones de dólares y el ingreso neto diluido por acción fue de 0.99 dólares. La empresa mantuvo una fuerte liquidez con 129.4 millones de dólares en efectivo y equivalentes.

El rendimiento del cuarto trimestre mostró un aumento del 18.6% en ingresos a 188.7 millones de dólares, aunque el margen bruto disminuyó al 15.6% desde el 21.8% en comparación con el año anterior. La subsidiaria de la empresa, Jingzhou Henglong, logró un crecimiento notable, alcanzando en diciembre de 2024 un récord de 620,000 unidades en producción mensual.

La dirección ha proporcionado una guía de ingresos de 700.0 millones de dólares para el año fiscal 2025.

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ: CAAS)는 2024년 연간 수익이 12.9% 증가한 6억 5천 9백만 달러로 기록적인 수치를 달성했다고 보고했습니다. 전기 파워 스티어링 (EPS) 판매는 29.9% 증가하여 총 판매의 38.9%를 차지하며, 2023년의 33.8%에서 상승했습니다.

주요 재무 하이라이트에는 총 이익이 5.2% 증가하여 1억 9천 2백만 달러에 이르고, 운영 소득이 2.6% 증가하여 4천 3백만 달러에 달하며, 희석 주당 순이익은 0.99달러로 나타났습니다. 회사는 현금 및 현금성 자산으로 1억 2천 9백 4십만 달러의 강력한 유동성을 유지했습니다.

4분기 실적은 수익이 18.6% 증가하여 1억 8천 8백 7십만 달러에 이르렀지만, 총 이익률은 전년 대비 21.8%에서 15.6%로 감소했습니다. 회사의 자회사인 Jingzhou Henglong은 2024년 12월에 월 생산량 62만 대의 기록적인 성장을 달성했습니다.

경영진은 2025 회계연도에 대한 수익 가이드를 7억 달러로 제시했습니다.

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ: CAAS) a annoncé un chiffre d'affaires annuel record pour 2024, avec une augmentation de 12,9 % à 650,9 millions de dollars. Les ventes de Direction Assistée Électrique (EPS) ont considérablement augmenté de 29,9 %, représentant 38,9 % des ventes totales, contre 33,8 % en 2023.

Les principaux points financiers incluent : le bénéfice brut a augmenté de 5,2 % à 109,2 millions de dollars, le résultat opérationnel a augmenté de 2,6 % à 40,3 millions de dollars, et le bénéfice net dilué par action était de 0,99 dollar. L'entreprise a maintenu une forte liquidité avec 129,4 millions de dollars en liquidités et équivalents.

Les performances du quatrième trimestre ont montré une augmentation de 18,6 % du chiffre d'affaires à 188,7 millions de dollars, bien que la marge brute ait diminué à 15,6 % contre 21,8 % d'une année sur l'autre. La filiale de l'entreprise, Jingzhou Henglong, a connu une croissance notable, atteignant en décembre 2024 un record de 620 000 unités en production mensuelle.

La direction a fourni des prévisions de chiffre d'affaires de 700,0 millions de dollars pour l'exercice fiscal 2025.

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ: CAAS) meldete für 2024 einen Rekordumsatz von 650,9 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 12,9% entspricht. Der Umsatz mit Elektrischer Servolenkung (EPS) wuchs erheblich um 29,9% und machte 38,9% des Gesamtumsatzes aus, verglichen mit 33,8% im Jahr 2023.

Wichtige Finanzkennzahlen umfassen: Der Bruttogewinn stieg um 5,2% auf 109,2 Millionen Dollar, das Betriebsergebnis erhöhte sich um 2,6% auf 40,3 Millionen Dollar, und der verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie betrug 0,99 Dollar. Das Unternehmen hielt eine starke Liquidität mit 129,4 Millionen Dollar in Bargeld und Äquivalenten.

Die Leistung im vierten Quartal zeigte einen Umsatzanstieg von 18,6% auf 188,7 Millionen Dollar, obwohl die Bruttomarge im Jahresvergleich von 21,8% auf 15,6% sank. Die Tochtergesellschaft Jingzhou Henglong des Unternehmens erzielte ein bemerkenswertes Wachstum und erreichte im Dezember 2024 einen Rekord von 620.000 Einheiten in der monatlichen Produktion.

Das Management hat eine Umsatzprognose von 700,0 Millionen Dollar für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 bereitgestellt.

Positive
  • Record annual revenue of $650.9 million, up 12.9%
  • EPS sales grew 29.9%, now representing 38.9% of total sales
  • Operating income increased 2.6% to $40.3 million
  • Strong cash position of $129.4 million
  • Substantial shareholder returns through $0.80 per share dividend
  • Subsidiary Jingzhou Henglong achieved 18.5% growth in 2024
Negative
  • Gross margin declined to 16.8% from 18.0% in 2023
  • Diluted EPS decreased to $0.99 from $1.25 in 2023
  • Q4 gross margin dropped to 15.6% from 21.8% year-over-year
  • North American market demand weakened
  • Commercial vehicle market remains sluggish in China

Insights

CAAS posted record annual revenue of $650.9 million in 2024, a 12.9% year-over-year increase, demonstrating solid top-line momentum despite challenging market conditions. The company's strategic shift toward higher-value Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems is gaining traction, with EPS sales surging 29.9% and now comprising 38.9% of total revenue, up from 33.8% in 2023.

However, profitability metrics show concerning pressure. Annual gross margin contracted to 16.8% from 18.0%, while Q4 gross margin fell more substantially to 15.6% from 21.8%. Net income per diluted share declined to $0.99 from $1.25 year-over-year, reflecting margin compression despite revenue growth.

Geographic diversification shows mixed results with modest growth in Brazil offsetting weakness in North America, while the Chinese passenger vehicle market remains a bright spot with 20% growth in steering system sales.

The company maintains robust financial health with $129.4 million in cash and equivalents (approximately $4.29 per share) and positive operating cash flow of $9.8 million. Management's $700 million revenue guidance for 2025 implies continued growth momentum of approximately 7.5%.

While CAAS successfully returned capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, the declining profitability metrics warrant close monitoring, as does the company's ability to maintain pricing power and manage costs effectively in competitive markets.

-  Electric Power Steering ("EPS") Sales Increased by 29.9% in 2024 -

WUHAN, China, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Net sales increased by 18.6% year-over-year to $188.7 million
  • Gross profit was $29.5 million from $34.7 million.  Gross margin of 15.6% compared to 21.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023
  • Operating income was $8.7 million, compared with $13.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023
  • Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $9.1 million, or diluted net income per share of $0.30, compared to net income of $10.9 million, or diluted net income per share of $0.36 in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Fiscal Year 2024 Highlights

  • Net sales increased by 12.9% to an annual record of $650.9 million compared to $576.4 million in 2023
  • Gross profit increased by 5.2% to $109.2 million compared to $103.8 million in 2023. Gross margin was 16.8% compared with 18.0% in 2023
  • Operating income increased by 2.6% to $40.3 million from $39.2 million in 2023
  • Diluted net income per share was $0.99 in 2024 compared to $1.25 in 2023
  • Total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments were $129.4 million at year end
  • Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $9.8 million in 2024.

Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, "We had a solid year in 2024 with record annual revenue, continued profitable operations, positive cash flow from operations, provided a special cash dividend to reward shareholders and initiated a share repurchase program."

"Despite modest economic growth in China, our traditional hydraulic steering products continued to grow in 2024 even as our more advanced electric power steering ("EPS") achieved stronger growth of 29.9%.  EPS products comprised 38.9% of total sales in 2024, up from 33.8% a year ago."

"Selling into multiple markets, we experienced a range of growth both domestically and internationally.  Our operations in Brazil reported modest growth while demand from North American weakened. Domestically, our steering product sales into the Chinese passenger vehicle market continued healthy.  Domestic steering product sales growth into the commercial vehicle market remains sluggish due to lower commercial vehicle sales in 2024."

"We ended the 2024 year strongly as our highest quarterly revenues were in the fourth quarter. For 2024, our subsidiary, Jingzhou Henglong Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Jinzhou Henglong") reported 2024 annual production and sales volume exceeded 5.0 million units, representing an 18.5% year-over-year growth.  We also announced in early 2025 that Jingzhou Henglong achieved a production and sales increase of 35% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, and reached a new single monthly record high sales and production in December 2024 of more than 620,000 units, a 46.7% year-over-year increase.  In addition, our subsidiary, Shashi Jiulong Power Steering Gears Co., Ltd ("Shashi Jiulong"), won customer awards and accolades from two major vehicle OEM customers, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi Automobile Heavy Truck. We remain encouraged as China has initiated a number of economic incentives to bolster economic growth and improve the automobile industry prospects," Mr. Wu concluded.

Mr. Jie Li, Chief Financial Officer of CAAS, commented, "We remain in a strong financial position even after spending over $22.4 million in cash dividends, or $0.80 per share in cash, as well as spending money on share repurchases. Our total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments reached $129.4 million at year end, or approximately $4.29 per share. Our current ratio was 1.3 on December 31, 2024.  We continue to have the resources to support our future growth."

Fourth Quarter of 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, net sales increased by 18.6% to $188.7 million compared to $159.2 million in the same quarter of 2023.  The net sales increase was mainly due to a change in the product mix and higher demand for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. 

Gross profit was $29.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $34.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.  Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 15.6% compared to 21.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily due to a change in product mix.

Selling expenses were $4.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Selling expenses represented 2.5% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") were $9.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $9.4 million in the same period in 2023.  G&A expenses represented 5.1% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 5.9% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") were $7.8 million compared with $9.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.  R&D expenses represented 4.1% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 5.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, mainly due to a decrease in miscellaneous development expenses.  

Operating income was $8.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $13.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.  Lower gross profit in the 2024 fourth quarter compared with the same period last year was the main cause.

Interest expense was $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with $0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Financial income was $0.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with $1.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $8.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $15.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Income tax benefit was $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to income tax expense of $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.  

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $9.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders of $10.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Diluted income per share was $0.30 in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to diluted income per share of $0.36 in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,180,947 compared to 30,185,702 in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Fiscal Year 2024

Net sales increased by 12.9% to $650.9 million in 2024, compared to $576.4 million in 2023. This increase was mainly due to higher sales of passenger vehicles in China, as total sales of the Company's EPS systems increased by 29.9% year-over-year and sales of the Henglong subsidiary's steering systems to the Chinese passenger vehicle market increased by 20.0% year-over-year.  Brazil Henglong's net sales grew by 5.7% year-over-year to $51.0 million in 2024. This growth partially offset a sales reduction by North American customers in 2024. EPS sales represented 38.9% of total revenue in 2024 compared to 33.8% in 2023. 

Gross profit in 2024 increased by 5.2% year-over-year to $109.2 million, compared to $103.8 million in 2023. The gross margin was 16.8% compared with 18.0% in 2023 mainly due to a change in our product mix and lower average selling prices for the year ended December 31, 2024. 

Net gain on other sales in 2023 was $4.3 million compared to $5.8 million in 2023 mainly due to lower material sales in 2024.

Selling expenses rose by 14.4% year-over-year to $17.9 million in 2024 from $15.6 million in 2023, mainly due to an increase in marketing and office expenses. Selling expenses represented 2.7% of net sales in 2024 and 2023.

G&A expenses increased by 8.7% year-over-year to $27.7 million in 2024, compared to $25.5 million in 2023. G&A expenses represented 4.3% of net sales in 2024, compared to 4.4% of net sales in 2023.  This expense increase was mainly due to higher office, property and other taxes and maintenance and repair expense.

R&D expenses were $27.6 million in 2024, compared to $29.2 million in 2023. Lower R&D expenses reflect less investment in traditional product upgrades and miscellaneous research expenses. R&D expenses were 4.2% of net sales in 2024, compared to 5.1% of net sales in 2023.

Operating income increased by 2.6% to $40.3 million in 2023, compared to $39.2 million in 2023. The increase in operating income was mainly due to a 5.2% increase in gross profit combined with a change in R&D expenses.  

Interest expense was $1.8 million in 2024, compared to $1.0 million in 2023, primarily due to an increase in bank loans in 2024 compared with 2023.  

Net financial expense was $0.09 million in 2024, compared to financial income of $4.7 million for 2023. This decrease in financial income of $4.8 million was primarily due to higher foreign exchange gains in 2023.

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was $44.1 million in 2024 compared with $48.2 million in 2023. The change was primarily due to lower operating income in 2024.  

Income tax expense was $5.9 million in 2024 compared to $5.1 million in 2023. This increase was mainly due to a valuation allowance reversal, and a one-time income tax expense settlement for subsidiaries in the PRC and the U.S. this year.

Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was $30.0 million in 2024 compared to $37.7 million in 2023.  Diluted net income per share was $0.99 in 2024 compared to $1.25 in 2023.

The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,184,513 in 2024 compared with 30,189,421 in 2023.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2024 total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments were $129.4 million. Total accounts receivable including notes receivable were $343.5 million. Accounts payable including notes payable were $292.8 million and short-term bank loans were $72.6 million. Total parent company stockholders' equity was $349.6 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to $344.5 million as of December 31, 2023. Net cash flow from operating activities was $9.8 million in 2024. Cash paid to acquire property, plant and equipment and land use rights was $43.7 million in 2024 and cash received from property, plant and equipment sales was $20.5 million.

Business Outlook

Management provides revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2025 of $700.0 million.  This target is based on the Company's current views on operating and market conditions, which are subject to change.

Conference Call

Management will conduct a conference call on March 28, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss these results. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation.  To participate, please call the following numbers 10 minutes before the call start time and ask to be connected to the "China Automotive Systems" conference call with pin 826041:

Phone Number: +1-888-506-0062 (North America)
Phone Number: +1-973-528-0011 (International)
Mainland China Toll Free: +86-400-120-3199

A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website under the investor relations section.

About China Automotive Systems, Inc.

Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through its sixteen Sino-foreign joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 8 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Stellantis N.V. and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: http://www.caasauto.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2025, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control, could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict, and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations of the manufacturing, delivery and assembly process within any of our production facilities could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information, please contact:

Jie Li
Chief Financial Officer
China Automotive Systems, Inc.
Email: jieli@chl.com.cn 

Kevin Theiss
Investor Relations
+1-212-510-8922
Email: Kevin@awakenlab.com 

 

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China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)




December 31, 



2024


2023

ASSETS







Current assets:







Cash and cash equivalents


$

56,961


$

114,660

Pledged cash



44,863



40,534

Short-term investments



27,563



11,084

Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of $11,783 and $15,599, respectively)



329,275



261,237

Accounts and notes receivable, net - related parties (Allowance for credit losses of $1,463 and $1,404, respectively)



14,224



8,169

Advance payments and others, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of $34 and $22, respectively)



10,838



14,008

Advance payments and others - related parties



2,202



1,991

Inventories



112,558



112,392

Other assets



4,154



Total current assets



602,638



564,075

Non-current assets:







Property, plant and equipment, net



103,820



101,359

Land use rights, net



8,835



9,233

Intangible assets, net



3,417



3,865

Operating lease assets



94



278

Long-term time deposits



40,057



8,647

Other receivables, net (Allowance for credit losses of $56 and $49, respectively)



452



598

Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - unrelated parties



2,414



3,554

Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - related parties



6,570



5,759

Other non-current assets



3,202



Long-term investments



64,332



60,173

Deferred tax assets



14,748



8,899

Total assets


$

850,579


$

766,440








LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY







Current liabilities:







Short-term bank loans


$

72,566


$

48,005

Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties



281,065



240,739

Accounts and notes payable - related parties



11,743



12,839

Customer deposits



4,447



8,633

Accrued payroll and related costs



12,063



11,282

Accrued expenses and other payables



59,238



44,771

Taxes payable



15,308



17,267

Operating lease liabilities - current portion



52



203

Total current liabilities



456,482



383,739

Long-term liabilities:







Advances payable



278



282

Operating lease liabilities - non-current portion





52

Long-term loans



145



1,221

Deferred tax liabilities



3,885



3,943

Long-term taxes payable





8,781








Total liabilities



460,790



398,018

Commitments and Contingencies







Mezzanine equity:







Redeemable non-controlling interests





613

Stockholders' Equity







Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized - 80,000,000 shares Issued – 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively



3



3

Additional paid-in capital



69,656



63,731

Retained earnings-







Appropriated



12,180



11,851

Unappropriated



290,273



284,832

Accumulated other comprehensive income



(14,780)



(8,258)

Treasury stock – 2,167,600 and 2,152,600 shares at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively



(7,763)



(7,695)

Total parent company stockholders' equity



349,569



344,464

Non-controlling interests



40,220



23,345

Total stockholders' equity



389,789



367,809

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' equity


$

850,579


$

766,440

 

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Income or Loss

(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)










Year Ended December 31, 



2024


2023

Net product sales ($48,860 and $47,514 sold to related parties for the years ended
   December 31, 2024 and 2023)


$

650,935


$

576,354

Cost of products sold ($30,088 and $27,288 purchased from related parties for the years ended
   December 31, 2024 and 2023)



541,751



472,603

     Gross profit



109,184



103,751

Net gain on other sales



4,303



5,788

Operating expenses:







Selling expenses



17,855



15,610

General and administrative expenses



27,728



25,503

Research and development expenses



27,649



29,181

Total operating expenses



73,232



70,294

     Operating income



40,255



39,245

Other income, net



5,776



5,345

Interest expense



(1,813)



(1,021)

Financial (expense)/income, net



(87)



4,666

Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies



44,131



48,235

Less: Income taxes



5,892



5,137

Add: Equity in loss of affiliated companies



(340)



(360)

Net income



37,899



42,738

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest



7,897



5,050

Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests



(23)



(30)

     Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders



29,979



37,658








Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per share -







Basic


$

0.99


$

1.25








Diluted


$

0.99


$

1.25








Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -







Basic



30,184,513



30,185,702

Diluted



30,184,513



30,189,421

 

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss

(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)




Year Ended December 31,




2024



2023









Net income



37,899




42,738


Other comprehensive income:









Foreign currency translation loss



(7,123)




(5,191)


Comprehensive income



30,776




37,547


Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest



7,296




4,704


Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interest



(23)




(30)


Comprehensive income attributable to parent company


$

23,457



$

32,813


 

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)










2024


2023

Common Stock







Balance at January 1, 2024 and 2023 - 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively


$

3


$

3

Balance at December 31, 2024 and 2023 - 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively


$

3


$

3








Additional Paid-in Capital







Balance at January 1


$

63,731


$

63,731

Change in non-controlling shareholder's interest in the Brazil Henglong



(66)



Contribution by the non-controlling interest of Henglong KYB



5,991



Balance at December 31


$

69,656


$

63,731








Retained Earnings - Appropriated







Balance at January 1


$

11,851


$

11,851

Appropriation of retained earnings



329



Balance at December 31


$

12,180


$

11,851








Unappropriated







Balance at January 1


$

284,832


$

247,174

Net income attributable to parent company



30,002



37,688

Accretion of redeemable non-controlling interests



(23)



(30)

Appropriation of retained earnings



(329)



Dividend payables to common shareholders



(24,149)



Dividend payables to non-controlling interests



(60)



Balance at December 31


$

290,273


$

284,832








Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss







Balance at January 1


$

(8,258)


$

(3,413)

Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to parent company



(6,522)



(4,845)

Balance at December 31


$

(14,780)


$

(8,258)








Treasury Stock







Balance at January 1, 2024 and 2023 –2,152,600 and 2,152,600 shares, respectively


$

(7,695)


$

(7,695)

Repurchase of common stock in 2024 and 2023 –15,000 and nil shares, respectively



(68)



Balance at December 31, 2024and 2023 – 2,167,600 and 2,152,600 shares, respectively


$

(7,763)


$

(7,695)








Total parent company stockholders' equity


$

349,569


$

344,464








Non-controlling Interest







Balance at January 1


$

23,345


$

15,182

Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest



(601)



(346)

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest



7,897



5,050

Change in non-controlling shareholder's interest in the Brazil Henglong



66



Contribution by non-controlling shareholder of Henglong KYB



9,513



Contribution by non-controlling shareholder of Wuhan Hyoseong





3,459

Balance at December 31


$

40,220


$

23,345








Total stockholders' equity


$

389,789


$

367,809

 

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)










Year Ended December 31, 



2024


2023

Cash flows from operating activities:







Net income


$

37,899


$

42,738

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:







Depreciation and amortization



20,224



18,708

Deferred income taxes



(6,036)



(1,319)

Reversal of credit losses



(953)



1,564

Equity in loss of affiliates



340



360

Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment



886



794

Loss/(gain) on disposal of fixed assets



1,300



(3)

(Increase)/decrease in:







Other assets and other non-current assets



(7,356)



Accounts and notes receivable



(77,692)



(50,699)

Advance payments and others



1,540



(3,881)

Inventories



(1,791)



(1,654)

Other receivables



138



(556)

Increase/(decrease) in:







Accounts and notes payable



40,391



22,024

Customer deposits



(4,097)



3,091

Accrued payroll and related costs



956



77

Accrued expenses and other payables



13,275



(2,667)

Taxes payable



(10,457)



(6,835)

Advances payable



1,209



(1,836)

     Net cash provided by operating activities



9,776



19,906








Cash flows from investing activities:







Purchase of short-term investments and long-term time deposits



(77,859)



(68,550)

Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments



29,442



63,240

Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales



20,510



2,790

Cash paid to acquire property, plant and equipment and land use right (including $6,343 and
   $5,336 paid to related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively)



(43,656)



(18,235)

Cash paid to acquire intangible assets



(804)



(3,445)

Cash received from long-term investment



316



3,292

Investment under equity method



(5,880)



(7,729)

     Net cash used in investing activities



(77,931)



(28,637)








Cash flows from financing activities:







Proceeds from bank loans



83,357



64,776

Repayment of bank loans and loans



(58,995)



(61,437)

Dividends paid to the common shareholders



(22,433)



Repurchase of common shares



(68)



Cash received from capital contributions by a non-controlling interest holder



15,504



3,459

     Net cash provided by financing activities



17,365



6,798








Cash and cash equivalents affected by foreign currency



(2,580)



(1,824)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash



(53,370)



(3,757)

Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of year



155,194



158,951

     Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of year


$

101,824


$

155,194

 

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FAQ

What was CAAS's revenue growth in 2024 and how much did EPS sales increase?

CAAS achieved 12.9% revenue growth to $650.9 million in 2024, while EPS sales increased by 29.9% year-over-year.

How much cash dividend did CAAS distribute to shareholders in 2024?

CAAS distributed $22.4 million in cash dividends, equivalent to $0.80 per share.

What is CAAS's revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025?

Management provided revenue guidance of $700.0 million for fiscal year 2025.

How did CAAS perform in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023?

Q4 2024 sales increased 18.6% to $188.7 million, though net income decreased to $9.1 million ($0.30 per share) from $10.9 million ($0.36 per share) in Q4 2023.

What was CAAS's cash position at the end of 2024?

Total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments were $129.4 million, approximately $4.29 per share.
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