Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Motorcar Parts of America

NasdaqGS•Consumer Cyclical•Auto Parts

$12.08+0.29(0.02%)Market closed

Market Cap

$221.59M

P/S

0.3x

P/B

0.9x

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. operates as a supplier of automotive aftermarket non-discretionary replacement parts and test solutions and diagnostic equipment in the United States. It operates through three segments: Hard Parts, Test Solutions and Diagnostic Equipment, and Heavy Duty. The company offers light duty rotating electrical products, including alternators and starters; wheel hub assemblies and bearings; and brake-related products comprising brake calipers, brake boosters, brake rotors, brake pads, and brake master cylinders. It also provides test solutions and diagnostic equipment that include applications for combustion engine vehicles, such as bench-top testers for alternators and starters; equipment for the pre- and post-production of electric vehicles; and software emulation of power systems applications for the electrification of various forms of transportation. In addition, the company offers heavy duty parts, including non-discretionary automotive aftermarket replacement hard parts for heavy-duty truck, industrial, marine, and agricultural applications. It sells its products to automotive retail chain stores and warehouse distributors in North America, as well as various automobile manufacturers for their aftermarket programs and warranty replacement programs. The company provides its products under the Private Label, Quality-Built, Pure Energy, D&V Electronics, Dixie Electric, and DelStar brands. The company was formerly known as Motorcar Parts & Accessories Inc and changed its name to Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. in January 2004. Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Torrance, California.

How this company scores

WeakMetricSide Score: 46/100

Grade capped at D — Interest coverage below 1× (0.3x) — earnings cannot cover interest. Strongest: Growth (16/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (5/25).

Profitability14/25

Growth16/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags11/25

Cash & Earnings Quality5/25

Strengths

Long cash runwayRising earningsLow leverageProfit converts from growth

Grade capped at D

Interest coverage below 1× (0.3x) — earnings cannot cover interest.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 16.7x5y range 16.7x – 130.9x

Currently below its 8-quarter median.

P/S · 0.3x5y range 0.2x – 0.6x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 0.9x5y range 0.5x – 1.2x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 29.4% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

FCF consistently trails net income (avg -1.6x) — earnings may be inflated by non-cash items or aggressive accounting.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $221.59M

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $769.46M
Q. Revenue: $168.02M
TTM EBITDA: $63.78M
TTM Op. Income: $49.30M
Q. Op. Income: $3.53M
TTM Net Income: $-4.07M
Q. Net Income: $-13.42M
EPS: $-0.71
Shares Out.: $18.92M

$769.46M in TTM revenue declined 0.8% YoY, reaching $168.02M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $63.78M and TTM operating income of $49.30M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. However, net income is negative at $4.07M — growth is not yet reaching the bottom line. Over the past year, TTM revenue is down 1% — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 16.2%
EBITDA Margin: 3.7%
Op. Margin: 2.1%
Net Margin: -8.0%

Op. margin of 2.1% is down 8.6% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at -8.0% and gross margin of 16.2% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 80% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: N/A
P/S Ratio: 0.3x
P/B Ratio: 0.9x

P/S of 0.3x and P/B of 0.9x. P/S is low relative to typical market levels. Across the last 4 quarters, P/E has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $1.01B
Cash: $19.12M
Long-Term Debt: $44.80M
Book Value: $252.99M
D/E Ratio: 0.2
Debt/EBITDA: 7.1

With $1.01B in assets and $44.80M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.2and book value is $252.99M — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Over the past year, debt/equity is up 13% — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $-11.30M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-6.17M
FCF Margin: -0.8%
FCF / Net Income: 1.5

TTM FCF of $-6.17M on $-11.30M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.5x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 4 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.