China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) Stock Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) shares crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $4.43 and traded as high as $4.49. China Automotive Systems shares last traded at $4.47, with a volume of 6,083 shares traded.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings raised China Automotive Systems from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

China Automotive Systems Price Performance

The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $4.53 and its 200 day simple moving average is $4.43. The company has a market capitalization of $134.86 million, a PE ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.02.

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The auto parts company reported $0.61 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.54. The business had revenue of $229.19 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $118.18 million. China Automotive Systems had a net margin of 5.59% and a return on equity of 10.58%.

Institutional Trading of China Automotive Systems

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CAAS. Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in China Automotive Systems in the third quarter valued at approximately $213,000. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of China Automotive Systems during the 3rd quarter valued at $86,000. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in shares of China Automotive Systems by 8.6% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 156,258 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $691,000 after purchasing an additional 12,402 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of China Automotive Systems in the 4th quarter valued at $47,000. Finally, Bridgeway Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in China Automotive Systems by 2.9% in the second quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 301,155 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $1,229,000 after purchasing an additional 8,547 shares in the last quarter. 5.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About China Automotive Systems

China Automotive Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: CAAS) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power steering systems and related components primarily for the automotive industry in China. The company’s core business centers on hydraulic and electric power steering products, steering columns, steering gearboxes and electronic control units. By integrating research and development, manufacturing and sales, China Automotive Systems aims to deliver high-quality steering solutions that meet the performance and safety requirements of global automakers.

The company’s product portfolio includes traditional hydraulic power steering systems, which have long been favored for their reliability, as well as advanced electric power steering units that offer improved fuel efficiency and enhanced vehicle control.