Is China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Cyclical China $127M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 134.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. China Automotive Systems, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 134.3%
/ 30%
67.3%
/ 30%
275.4%
/ 30%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 134.3%
/ 33%
67.3%
/ 33%
275.4%
/ 33%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 19.8%
/ 33%
9.9%
/ 33%
40.6%
/ 33%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 134.3%
/ 33%
67.3%
/ 33%
275.4%
/ 33%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 19.8%
/ 33%
9.9%
/ 33%
40.6%
/ 50%
0.36%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
3.8
Forward: 6.6
EPS
$1.11
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
1.9
EV: $116M
Revenue
$651M
Growth: 17.7%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 16.6%
Operating Margin 7.2%
Net Margin 4.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$10M
Free Cash Flow-$35M
Total Debt$169M
Debt-to-Equity19.1
Current Ratio1.3
Total Assets$851M

Price & Trading

Last Close$4.24
50-Day MA$4.40
200-Day MA$4.33
Avg Volume25K
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$3.50
$5.15

About China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS)

CEO
Mr. Qizhou Wu
Employees
4,370
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Parts
Country
China
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$127M
Currency
USD

China Automotive Systems, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells automotive systems and components in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. The company produces rack and pinion power steering gears for cars and light-duty vehicles; integral power steering gears for heavy-duty vehicles; power steering parts for light duty vehicles; sensor modules; automobile steering systems and columns; and automobile electronics and systems and parts. It also provides automotive motors and electromechanical integrated systems; polymer materials; and intelligent automotive technology research and development services. In addition, the company offers after sales services, and research and development support services; and inspection and testing of automotive products, as well as markets automotive parts in North America. It primarily sells its products to the original equipment manufacturing customers. China Automotive Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Jingzhou, the People's Republic of China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), China Automotive Systems, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s debt ratio?

China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s debt ratio is 134.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 19.8%.

What are China Automotive Systems, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. has a market capitalization of $127M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.8, and revenue of $651M. The company maintains a gross margin of 16.6% and a net margin of 4.6%. Return on equity stands at 10.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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