China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS)vsModine Manufacturing Company (MOD)
CAAS
China Automotive Systems Inc
$4.22
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $129.73M
MOD
Modine Manufacturing Company
$232.89
+1.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $12.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Modine Manufacturing Company generates 313% more annual revenue ($2.87B vs $696.27M). CAAS leads profitability with a 4.2% profit margin vs 3.4%. CAAS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.37. CAAS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CAAS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
MOD
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.1%
Fair Value
$15.44
Current Price
$4.22
$11.22 discount
Margin of Safety
-1654.6%
Fair Value
$12.51
Current Price
$232.89
$220.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.2% margin — thin
Trading at 11.0x book value
3.4% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 3.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAAS
The strongest argument for CAAS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MOD
The strongest argument for MOD centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 30.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CAAS
The primary concerns for CAAS are Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 4.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MOD
The primary concerns for MOD are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 126.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAAS profiles as a value stock while MOD is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
MOD is growing revenue faster at 30.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CAAS scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
China Automotive Systems Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
China Automotive Systems, Inc. manufactures and sells automotive components and systems in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Jingzhou City, the People's Republic of China.
Visit Website →Modine Manufacturing Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Modine Manufacturing Company provides heat transfer systems and heat transfer components designed for use in on-highway and off-highway original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicular applications. The company is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.
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