China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.73x as of June 2025. Free cash flow of $22.74 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($30.99 Million). Read CAAS current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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China Automotive Systems Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2001–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for China Automotive Systems Inc across 24 annual periods. Explore China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for China Automotive Systems Inc (2001–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for China Automotive Systems Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see CAAS market cap overview.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.64x | $71.30 Million | $111.63 Million | $40.33 Million | ▲ +118.0% |
| 2024 | -3.55x | $-34.68 Million | $9.78 Million | $44.46 Million | ▼ -3881.1% |
| 2023 | -0.09x | $-1.77 Million | $19.91 Million | $21.68 Million | ▼ -115.5% |
| 2022 | 0.57x | $27.54 Million | $48.02 Million | $20.48 Million | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2021 | 0.65x | $18.37 Million | $28.27 Million | $9.90 Million | ▼ -8.7% |
| 2020 | 0.71x | $40.86 Million | $57.43 Million | $16.57 Million | ▲ +484.4% |
| 2019 | -0.19x | $-5.61 Million | $30.29 Million | $35.90 Million | ▲ +82.7% |
| 2018 | -1.07x | $-13.43 Million | $12.53 Million | $25.95 Million | ▼ -335.2% |
| 2017 | 0.46x | $22.86 Million | $50.15 Million | $27.30 Million | ▲ +119.3% |
| 2016 | -2.36x | $-27.92 Million | $11.82 Million | $39.75 Million | ▼ -2621.0% |
| 2015 | -0.09x | $-3.41 Million | $39.27 Million | $42.68 Million | ▼ -115.1% |
| 2014 | 0.58x | $26.28 Million | $45.70 Million | $19.41 Million | ▲ +471.2% |
| 2013 | -0.15x | $-2.00 Million | $12.88 Million | $14.87 Million | ▲ +12.5% |
| 2012 | -0.18x | $-2.87 Million | $16.21 Million | $19.08 Million | ▼ -131.9% |
| 2011 | 0.55x | $18.88 Million | $34.06 Million | $15.18 Million | ▲ +106.2% |
| 2010 | 0.27x | $10.36 Million | $38.55 Million | $28.19 Million | ▼ -45.2% |
| 2009 | 0.49x | $17.13 Million | $34.96 Million | $17.82 Million | ▲ +100.5% |
| 2008 | 0.24x | $4.00 Million | $16.37 Million | $12.37 Million | ▲ +194.0% |
| 2007 | -0.26x | $-2.95 Million | $11.32 Million | $14.27 Million | ▼ -599.1% |
| 2006 | 0.05x | $415.31K | $7.97 Million | $7.55 Million | ▼ -69.7% |
| 2005 | 0.17x | $2.31 Million | $13.39 Million | $11.09 Million | ▲ +4.8% |
| 2004 | 0.16x | $3.50 Million | $21.31 Million | $17.81 Million | ▲ +115.2% |
| 2003 | -1.08x | $-4.59 Million | $4.26 Million | $8.84 Million | ▼ -207.8% |
| 2001 | 1.00x | $2.19K | $2.19K | $0.00 | — |