Is CYD a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 52.1/100. It is ranked #1,969 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 34/100, Value 66/100, Momentum 69/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for CYD?

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 52.1 ranks it #1,969 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is CYD in?

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD operates in the Industrials sector (Machinery industry) with a market cap of $1.48 billion. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does CYD pay a dividend?

CYD does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is CYD's P/E ratio?

CYD has a trailing P/E ratio of 274.26x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is CYD?

CYD's quality factor score is 34/100. Gross margin: 14.7%. ROE: 21.5% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is CYD valued compared to peers?

CYD's value factor score is 66/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 274.3x, EV/EBITDA 2.5x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is CYD's debt level?

CYD's debt-to-equity ratio is 28%. Sector average: 70%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

CYD has a beta of 0.94, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 51/100.

Does CYD have high short interest?

CYD's short interest factor score is 42/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

CYD Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Hold (Score 52.1/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
CYD	-0.14%	+8.55%	-1.43%	+20.51%	+194.83%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.07%	+4.95%	-1.77%	+20.87%	+165.31%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.25%	+3.82%	-2.31%	+9.93%	+155.94%	-	-	-

Metric	CYD	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	274.3x	+868%
EV/EBITDA	2.5x	-57%
Price / Book	1.2x

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STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
CYD CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD	52	34	66	69	274.3x	21.5%	14.7%	2.6%	-	28.0x	$1.5B
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	2.5%	2.5%	5.5%	2.8%	-2.6%	-2.3%	7.5%	4.4%	6.9%	-48.2%
ROE %	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	0.1%	0.9%	1.3%	4.2%	11.5%	12.4%	17.5%	18.5%	13.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

2.5%

5.5%

2.8%

-2.6%

-2.3%

7.5%

4.4%

6.9%

-48.2%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

0.9%

1.3%

4.2%

11.5%

12.4%

17.5%

18.5%

13.6%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
	$2.6B	$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.3B	$3.3B	$3.2B	$2.6B	$2.4B	$2.5B	$2.0B
	$386M	$386M	$358M	$315M	$433M	$491M	$446M	$450M	$515M	$426M
Gross Margin	14.7%	14.7%	14.1%	13.6%	13.0%	15.5%	17.2%	19.0%	20.7%	21.8%
	—	$135M	$123M	$121M	$133M	$96M	$71M	$65M	$93M	$84M
Depreciation	—	$91M	$78M	$84M	$90M	$69M	$61M	$63M	$66M	$69M
	$1M	$1M	$20M	$27M	$53M	$120M	$115M	$157M	$165M	$124M
EBIT	$1M	$1M	$20M	$27M	$53M	$120M	$115M	$157M	$165M	$124M
EBITDA	$187M	$187M	$173M	$155M	$179M	$228M	$228M	$250M	$312M	$209M
Operating Margin	0.1%	0.1%	0.8%	1.1%	1.6%	5.0%	4.4%	6.6%	6.6%	6.3%
EBITDA Margin	7.1%	7.1%	6.8%	6.7%	5.4%	7.2%	8.8%	10.5%	12.6%	10.7%
	—	$11M	$14M	$14M	$18M	$23M	$19M	$16M	$15M	$11M
	—	$18M	$21M	$9M	$7M	$30M	$25M	$30M	$30M	$23M
	$67M	$67M	$60M	$49M	$64M	$120M	$124M	$142M	$203M	$106M
Net Margin	2.6%	2.6%	2.3%	2.1%	1.9%	3.8%	4.8%	6.0%	8.2%	5.4%
	$0.16	$0.16	$0.98	$0.78	$6.67	$13.43	$14.81	$2.54	$21.80	$13.12
Diluted EPS	$0.16	$0.16	$0.98	$0.78	$6.67	$13.43	$14.81	$2.54	$21.80	$13.12

Line Item

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.3B

$3.3B

$3.2B

$2.6B

$2.4B

$2.5B

$2.0B

$386M

$358M

$315M

$433M

$491M

$446M

$450M

$515M

$426M

Gross Margin

14.7%

14.1%

13.6%

13.0%

15.5%

17.2%

19.0%

20.7%

21.8%

—

$135M

$123M

$121M

$133M

$96M

$71M

$65M

$93M

$84M

Depreciation

—

$91M

$78M

$84M

$90M

$69M

$61M

$63M

$66M

$69M

$1M

$20M

$27M

$53M

$120M

$115M

$157M

$165M

$124M

EBIT

$1M

$20M

$27M

$53M

$120M

$115M

$157M

$165M

$124M

EBITDA

$187M

$173M

$155M

$179M

$228M

$250M

$312M

$209M

Operating Margin

0.1%

0.8%

1.1%

1.6%

5.0%

4.4%

6.6%

6.3%

EBITDA Margin

7.1%

6.8%

6.7%

5.4%

7.2%

8.8%

10.5%

12.6%

10.7%

—

$11M

$14M

$18M

$23M

$19M

$16M

$15M

$11M

—

$18M

$21M

$9M

$7M

$30M

$25M

$30M

$23M

$67M

$60M

$49M

$64M

$120M

$124M

$142M

$203M

$106M

Net Margin

2.6%

2.3%

2.1%

1.9%

3.8%

4.8%

6.0%

8.2%

5.4%

$0.16

$0.98

$0.78

$6.67

$13.43

$14.81

$2.54

$21.80

$13.12

Diluted EPS

$0.16

$0.98

$0.78

$6.67

$13.43

$14.81

$2.54

$21.80

$13.12

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD Do?

China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, assembles, and sells diesel and natural gas engines for trucks, buses and passenger vehicles, marine, industrial, and agriculture applications in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It operates through two segments, Yuchai and HLGE. The company provides diesel engines comprising 4- and 6-cylinder diesel engines, high horsepower marine diesel engines, and power generator engines, as well as natural gas engines, diesel power generators, diesel engine parts, and remanufacturing services; and generator sets, as well as plug in hybrid engines, range extenders, power generation powertrains, hybrid powertrains, integrated electric drive axel powertrains, and fuel cell systems. It also engages in the hospitality and property development activities. In addition, the company designs, produces, and sells exhaust emission control systems. It distributes its engines directly to auto original equipment manufacturers, agents, and retailers, as well as provides maintenance and retrofitting services. The company was founded in 1951 and is based in Singapore. CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Machinery industry. The company is led by CEO Weng Ming Hoh and employs approximately 8,920 people. With a market capitalization of $1.5B, CYD is one of the notable companies in the Industrials sector.

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 52.1/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.CYD ranks #1,969 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD ranks #305 of 752 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

CYD Stock Price and 52-Week Range

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) currently trades at $42.85. The stock gained $0.01 (0.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for CYD is $56.55, which means the stock is currently trading -24.2% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $12.66, putting the stock 238.5% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 59K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is CYD Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) carries a value factor score of 66/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 274.26x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a premium of 868%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.18x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.14x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, CYD trades at 2.47x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, CYD's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) earns a quality factor score of 34/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 21.5%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 7.3% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD reports gross margins of 14.7%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 0.1% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 2.6%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

CYD Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD has a debt-to-equity ratio of 28.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. Total debt on the balance sheet is $358M.

CYD has a beta of 0.94, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD is 51/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD reported revenue of $2.62B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.16. Net income for the quarter was $67M. Gross margin was 14.7%. Operating income came in at $1M.

In FY 2024, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD reported revenue of $2.62B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.16. Net income for the quarter was $67M. Gross margin was 14.7%. Revenue grew 3.1% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $1M.

In FY 2023, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD reported revenue of $2.54B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98. Net income for the quarter was $60M. Gross margin was 14.1%. Revenue grew 9.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $20M.

In FY 2022, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD reported revenue of $2.32B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78. Net income for the quarter was $49M. Gross margin was 13.6%. Revenue grew -30.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $27M.

Over the past 8 quarters, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $2.37B to $2.62B. Investors analyzing CYD stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

CYD Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Machinery industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Industrials dividend stocks may want to explore other Industrials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

CYD Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) has a momentum factor score of 69/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 56/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 42/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

CYD vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) ranks #305 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places CYD in the upper half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing CYD against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full CYD vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

CYD Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy CYD? — Investment Thesis Summary

CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 34/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 66/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Price momentum is positive at 69/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers.

In summary, CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD (CYD) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 52.1/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on CYD stock.

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