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CYDChina Yuchai International LimiSell6.6·$43.39-6.26%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

China Yuchai screens attractively on valuation — a forward P/E of 13.1x and a PEG below 0.5 — backed by exceptional free cash flow conversion and 23% revenue growth; the investment case is tempered by business quality sitting at its minimum acceptable threshold and only 5% upside to consensus in the near term.

Thesis pillars

  • Strong Revenue Growth TrajectoryStable
  • Deep Value Low PegStable
  • Exceptional Free Cash ConversionStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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China Yuchai International Limi (CYD) Stock Analysis

Inst Constrain edge

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Auto Manufacturers

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $43.39: Quality below floor (4.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 6.6/10 and A.R:R 1.9:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality.

China Yuchai International Limited manufactures, assembles, and sells diesel and natural gas engines for trucks, buses, pickups, construction and agricultural equipment, and marine and power generation applications. It operates through two segments: Yuchai and HLGE. The Yuchai... Read more

$43.39+25.4% A.UpsideScore 6.6/10#1 of 18 Auto Manufacturers
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield143.34%
IncomeYield1.15%(5y avg 5.42%)Payout26.55%sustainable
Stop $40.56Target $54.41(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 1.9:1
Analyst target$64.01+47.5%4 analysts
$54.41our TP
$43.39price
$64.01mean
$80

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $43.39: Quality below floor (4.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 6.6/10 and A.R:R 1.9:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 6.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 34d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202634d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (4.0 < 4.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)20.7
P/E (Fwd)11.0
Mkt Cap$1.6B
EV/EBITDA-0.5
Profit Mgn2.2%
ROE6.4%
Rev Growth23.0%
Beta1.42
Dividend1.15%
Rating analysts8

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.80neutral
IV104%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 ceiling hits

GatesMomentum 4.9<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.9>=4.5A.R:R 1.9 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 34d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
40 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $41.81Resistance $59.22

Price Targets

$41
$54
A.Upside+25.4%
A.R:R1.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (4.0 < 4.0)

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (34d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CYD stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $43.39: Quality below floor (4.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 6.6/10 and A.R:R 1.9:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $40.56. Score 6.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CYD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $54.41 (+25.4% upside). Prior stop was $40.56. Stop-loss: $40.56.

What are the risks of investing in CYD?

Quality below floor (4.0 < 4.0).

Is CYD overvalued or undervalued?

China Yuchai International Limi trades at a P/E of 20.7 (forward 11.0). TrendMatrix value score: 8.9/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CYD?

8 analysts cover CYD with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $64.

What does China Yuchai International Limi do?China Yuchai International Limited manufactures, assembles, and sells diesel and natural gas engines for trucks, buses,...

China Yuchai International Limited manufactures, assembles, and sells diesel and natural gas engines for trucks, buses, pickups, construction and agricultural equipment, and marine and power generation applications. It operates through two segments: Yuchai and HLGE. The Yuchai segment manufactures on- and off-road powertrain solutions and applications. The HLGE is engaged in hospitality and property development activities. The company provides diesel engines comprising 4- and 6-cylinder diesel engines, high-horsepower marine and power generator engines; natural gas engines, hydrogen combustion engines, methanol combustion engines, diesel power generators, power generator sets, engine components and parts, diesel engine parts, and remanufacturing services; as well as plug in hybrid engines, range extenders, power generation powertrains, hybrid powertrains, electric drive axle powertrain, and fuel cell systems. It also offers repair, maintenance, training and skills-enhancement training. It distributes its engines directly to auto original equipment manufacturers, agents, and retailers in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company was founded in 1951 and is based in Singapore.

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