- China Automotive Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CAAS) reported a fourth-quarter FY21 sales decline of 5.3% year-on-year, to $138.8 million, beating the estimate of $126.1 million.
- The gross profit margin contracted by 140 basis points Y/Y to 14.2%, and the gross profit declined 13.6% to $19.7 million.
- The operating margin was 0.4%, and operating income for the quarter was $0.6 million versus a loss of $(4) million last year.
- The company held $161.3 million in cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2021.
- The company reported EPS of $0.16, a turnaround from a $(0.10) loss last year.
- "We are encouraged for the 2022 year as passenger vehicle sales have risen in the first two months of 2022 and government policies have become more growth-oriented," said CEO Qizhou Wu.
- Outlook: China Automotive sees FY22 sales of $510 million, against $498.0 million reported in FY21.
- Price Action: CAAS shares are trading higher by 8.78% at $3.47 in premarket on the last check Wednesday.
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