China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.36x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $8.69 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($23.90 Million). Explore China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see CAAS cash generation efficiency.
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. Check China Automotive Systems Inc investment reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |