China Automotive Systems Reports a 91.7% Increase in Diluted Net Income Per Share in Fiscal Year 2022
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) reported its financial results for Q4 and FY 2022, highlighting a 35.6% increase in Electric Power Steering (EPS) sales. Net sales for Q4 decreased 7.2% to $128.8 million, while full-year sales rose 6.3% to $529.6 million. Gross profit for FY 2022 increased 15.7% to $83.4 million. Despite these gains, the company reported a loss from operations of $2.6 million in Q4, down from an operating income of $0.6 million in Q4 2021. EPS rose 91.7%, reaching $0.69 per share. For 2023, management projects revenue of $560 million.
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) sales grew by 35.6% in 2022.
- Gross profit increased by 15.7% in FY 2022 to $83.4 million.
- Operating income rose by 45.5% year-over-year to $8 million.
- Diluted net income per share increased by 91.7% to $0.69.
- Total cash and equivalents reached $171.8 million.
- Q4 net sales dropped by 7.2% year-over-year.
- Loss from operations recorded at $2.6 million in Q4, a decline from prior year's income.
- General and administrative expenses increased by 7.0% in 2022.
- Electric Power Steering ("EPS") Sales Increased by
WUHAN, China, March 30, 2023 /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, 2022.
Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Net sales were
$128.8 million - Gross profit increased by
26.9% to$25.0 million from$19.7 million . Gross margin increased to19.4% from14.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 - Loss from operations was
$2.6 million , compared to income from operations of$0.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 - Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was approximately
$4.3 million , or diluted net income per share of$0.14 , compared to net income of$5.0 million , or diluted income per share of$0.16 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights
- Net sales increased by
6.3% to$529.6 million compared to$498.0 million in 2021 - Gross profit increased by
15.7% to$83.4 million compared to$72.1 million in 2021. Gross margin increased to15.7% from14.5% in 2021 - Operating income increased by
45.5% to$8.0 million compared to$5.5 million in 2021 - Diluted net income per share increased by
91.7% to$0.69 in 2022 compared to$0.36 in 2021 - Total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments were
$171.8 million at year end - Net cash flow provided by operating activities was
$48.0 million compared to$28.3 million in 2021.
Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, "The Chinese economy continued to grow slowly with
"Despite all the challenges, we continued to grow our top and bottom lines in 2022. Our sales in the domestic Chinese passenger market improved and revenue from North America was steady. Sales to Chery Automobile and our Brazilian operations achieved over
"Investment in research and development was
"We are cautiously optimistic that recent government policy changes in 2023, which greatly removed COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions, will be a catalyst to boost the business environment in China," Mr. Wu concluded.
Mr. Jie Li, Chief Financial Officer of CAAS, commented, "Our margin continued to improve throughout the year. We maintained our financial strength as total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments increased to
Fourth Quarter of 2022
In the fourth quarter of 2022, net sales decreased by
Gross profit increased by
Selling expenses were
General and administrative expenses ("G&A expenses") were
Research and development expenses ("R&D expenses") were
Loss from operations was
Interest expense was
Financial income was
Loss before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was
Income tax benefit was
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was
The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,229,987 in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 30,853,822 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Fiscal Year 2022
Net sales increased by
Gross profit in 2022 increased by
Gain on other sales in 2022 decreased to
Selling expenses declined by
G&A expenses increased by
R&D expenses were
Operating income increased by
Interest expense was
Net financial income was
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was
Income tax expense was
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders was
The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding was 30,641,274 in 2022 compared to 30,855,431 in 2021.
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2022, total cash and cash equivalents, pledged cash and short-term investments were
Business Outlook
Management provides revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2023 of
Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call on March 30, 2023 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 775394:
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 ten Sino-foreign joint ventures. 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 6 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 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) 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. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the qualitative and quantitative effects of the accounting errors, the periods involved, the nature of the Company's review and any anticipated conclusions of the Company or its management and other statements that are not historical facts. 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 Form 10-K annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2023, 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
Tel: +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, | ||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 121,216 | $ | 131,695 | ||||||||||||
Pledged cash | 37,735 | 27,804 | ||||||||||||||
Short-term investments | 12,861 | 1,756 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of $14,359 | 214,308 | 195,729 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net - related parties (Allowance for credit losses of $1,763 | 10,016 | 14,607 | ||||||||||||||
Advance payments and others, net - unrelated parties (Allowance for credit losses of | 10,907 | 12,696 | ||||||||||||||
Advance payments and others - related parties | 1,439 | 600 | ||||||||||||||
Inventories | 112,236 | 116,493 | ||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 520,718 | 501,380 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 106,606 | 127,721 | ||||||||||||||
Land use rights, net | 9,555 | 10,732 | ||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 1,273 | 1,812 | ||||||||||||||
Operating lease assets | 477 | 138 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term time deposits | - | 8,135 | ||||||||||||||
Other receivables, net (Allowance for credit losses of nil and $50, respectively) | 46 | 358 | ||||||||||||||
Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - unrelated parties | 6,331 | 2,284 | ||||||||||||||
Advance payment for property, plant and equipment - related parties | 1,884 | 810 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term investments | 59,810 | 36,966 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 7,652 | 10,114 | ||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets | - | 16,312 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 714,352 | $ | 716,762 | ||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Short-term bank loans | $ | 45,671 | $ | 47,592 | ||||||||||||
Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties | 218,412 | 214,590 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts and notes payable - related parties | 16,695 | 13,464 | ||||||||||||||
Customer deposits | 5,654 | 2,400 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued payroll and related costs | 11,628 | 10,984 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 48,311 | 50,332 | ||||||||||||||
Taxes payable | 17,598 | 12,326 | ||||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities - current portion | 226 | 128 | ||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 364,195 | 351,816 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Advances payable | 2,144 | 2,028 | ||||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities - non-current portion | 255 | 22 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term loans | 528 | — | ||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 4,010 | 4,380 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term taxes payable | 15,805 | 21,075 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 386,937 | 379,321 | ||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||||||||||
Mezzanine equity: | ||||||||||||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interests | 582 | 553 | ||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||
Common stock, | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 63,731 | 63,731 | ||||||||||||||
Retained earnings | ||||||||||||||||
Appropriated | 11,851 | 11,481 | ||||||||||||||
Unappropriated | 247,174 | 226,363 | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (3,413) | 24,717 | ||||||||||||||
Treasury stock – 2,152,600 and 1,486,526 shares at December 31, 2022 and 2021, | (7,695) | (5,261) | ||||||||||||||
Total parent company stockholders' equity | 311,651 | 321,034 | ||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 15,182 | 15,854 | ||||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 326, 833 | 336,888 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' equity | 714,352 | $ | 716,762 | |||||||||||||
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, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Net product sales ($44,282 and $65,131 sold to related parties for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021) | $ | 529,551 | $ | 497,993 | ||||
Cost of products sold ($28,810 and $31,580 purchased from related parties for the years ended December 31, | 446,157 | 425,914 | ||||||
Gross profit | 83,394 | 72,079 | ||||||
Net gain on other sales | 3,696 | 4,368 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Selling expenses | 16,910 | 18,278 | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 26,120 | 24,423 | ||||||
Research and development expenses | 36,109 | 28,228 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 79,139 | 70,929 | ||||||
Operating income | 7,951 | 5,518 | ||||||
Other income, net | 5,782 | 6,668 | ||||||
Interest expense | (1,450) | (1,437) | ||||||
Financial income/(expense), net | 10,753 | (2,350) | ||||||
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies | 23,036 | 8,399 | ||||||
Less: Income taxes | 3,082 | 4,004 | ||||||
Add: Equity in earnings of affiliated companies | 2,389 | 6,331 | ||||||
Net income | 22,343 | 10,726 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | 1,132 | (352) | ||||||
Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interests | (30) | (28) | ||||||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders | 21,181 | 11,050 | ||||||
Net income attributable to parent company's common shareholders per share - | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.36 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.36 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - | ||||||||
Basic | 30,639,102 | 30,851,776 | ||||||
Diluted | 30,641,274 | 30,855,431 | ||||||
China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss | ||||||||
(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated) | ||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Net income | 22,343 | 10,726 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation (loss)/gain | (29,934) | 7,784 | ||||||
Comprehensive (loss)/income | (7,591) | 18,510 | ||||||
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interest | (672) | 128 | ||||||
Accretion to redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interest | (30) | (28) | ||||||
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to parent company | $ | (6,949) | $ | 18,354 | ||||
China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||
(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2022 and 2021 – 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively | $ | 3 | $ | 3 | |||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 and 2021 – 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares, respectively | $ | 3 | $ | 3 | |||||
Additional Paid-in Capital | |||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 63,731 | $ | 64,273 | |||||
Share-based compensation | — | 88 | |||||||
Acquisition of the non-controlling interest in Wuhu | — | (630) | |||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 63,731 | $ | 63,731 | |||||
Retained Earnings - Appropriated | |||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 11,481 | $ | 11,303 | |||||
Appropriation of retained earnings | 370 | 178 | |||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 11,851 | $ | 11,481 | |||||
Unappropriated | |||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 226,363 | $ | 215,491 | |||||
Net income attributable to parent company | 21,211 | 11,078 | |||||||
Accretion of redeemable non-controlling interests | (30) | (28) | |||||||
Appropriation of retained earnings | (370) | (178) | |||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 247,174 | $ | 226,363 | |||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income | |||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 24,717 | $ | 17,413 | |||||
Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to parent company | (28,130) | 7,304 | |||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | (3,413) | $ | 24,717 | |||||
Treasury Stock | |||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2022 and 2021 – 1,486,526 and 1,486,526 shares, respectively | $ | (5,261) | $ | (5,261) | |||||
Repurchase of common stock in 2022 and 2021 – 666,074 and nil shares, respectively | (2,434) | — | |||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 and 2021 – 2,152,600 and 1,486,526 shares, respectively | $ | (7,695) | $ | (5,261) | |||||
Total parent company stockholders' equity | $ | 311,651 | $ | 321,034 | |||||
Non-controlling Interest | |||||||||
Balance at January 1 | $ | 15,854 | $ | 16,170 | |||||
Net foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest | (1,804) | 480 | |||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | 1,132 | (352) | |||||||
Acquisition of the non-controlling interest in Wuhu | — | (444) | |||||||
Balance at December 31 | $ | 15,182 | $ | 15,854 | |||||
Total stockholders' equity | $ | 326,833 | $ | 336,888 | |||||
China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated) | ||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 22,343 | $ | 10,726 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | 88 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 25,173 | 27,113 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1.243 | 4,020 | ||||||
Allowance for credit losses | 4.404 | 2,738 | ||||||
Impairment loss on prepayment for investment in Hefei Senye | 2,676 | - | ||||||
Equity in earnings of affiliates | (2,389) | (6,331) | ||||||
Government subsidy reclassified from advances payable | — | (1,253) | ||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 58 | 389 | ||||||
(Increase)/decrease in: | ||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable | (36,935) | 26,560 | ||||||
Advance payments and others | (41) | 1,439 | ||||||
Inventories | (5,368) | (25,684) | ||||||
Increase/(decrease) in: | ||||||||
Accounts and notes payable | 27,271 | (2,801) | ||||||
Customer deposits | 3,580 | 870 | ||||||
Accrued payroll and related costs | 1,628 | (2,721) | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 1,158 | (4,081) | ||||||
Taxes payable | 2,925 | (4,501) | ||||||
Advances payable | 297 | 1,700 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 48,023 | 28,271 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchase of short-term investments and long-term time deposits | (80,244) | (63,478) | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments | 75,144 | 69,351 | ||||||
Decrease/(increase) in demand loans and employee housing loans included in other receivables | 292 | (171) | ||||||
Loan to a related party | (146) | — | ||||||
Repayment of loan from a related party | — | 154 | ||||||
Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales | 1,514 | 150 | ||||||
Cash paid to acquire property, plant and equipment (including | (20,296) | (9,260) | ||||||
Cash paid to acquire intangible assets | (188) | (642) | ||||||
Cash received from long-term investment | 3,986 | 20,621 | ||||||
Investment under equity method | (12,802) | (308) | ||||||
Cash prepaid for investment under equity method | — | (13,454) | ||||||
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities | (32,740) | 2,963 | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from bank loans | 51,898 | 53,209 | ||||||
Repayment of bank loans and government loans | (49,917) | (50,803) | ||||||
Repurchase of common shares | (2,434) | — | ||||||
Repayments of the borrowing under sale and leaseback transaction | (1,130) | (4,450) | ||||||
Acquisition of non-controlling interest | — | (1,075) | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,583) | (3,119) | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents affected by foreign currency | (14,248) | 3,323 | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (548) | 31,438 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of year | 159,499 | 128,061 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of year | $ | 158,951 | $ | 159,499 | ||||
China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) | ||||||||
(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated) | ||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 1,492 | $ | 1,843 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ | 4,044 | $ | 3,398 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Non-cash investing activities: | ||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment recorded during the year which previously were advance payments | $ | 2,473 | $ | 8,543 | ||||
Change in accounts payable for acquiring property, plant and equipment | $ | 985 | $ | 1,510 | ||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Supplemental disclosure of acquisition of operating lease assets | 477 | $ | — | |||||
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