Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a leading North American designer, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive replacement parts. The company’s product portfolio spans collision and mechanical components, providing solutions for steering and suspension, brake systems, engine cooling, electrical and drivelines. Through a combination of proprietary brands and exclusive licensing agreements, Motorcar Parts of America offers an extensive selection of both new and remanufactured parts to meet the needs of automotive service professionals and retailers.

In addition to its core collision and under-hood product lines, the company markets specialty items such as performance accessories, tools and equipment. Its branded product families include legacy lines that have been developed or acquired over decades, allowing Motorcar Parts of America to serve a broad set of end-markets—from independent repair shops and collision centers to national retail chains and e-commerce platforms. The business model emphasizes value-added services, including technical support and inventory management programs, to strengthen customer relationships and drive recurring demand.

Headquartered in Commerce, California, Motorcar Parts of America operates an extensive network of distribution centers strategically located throughout the United States and Canada. This footprint enables fast order fulfillment and just-in-time inventory delivery to customers across diverse geographies. By leveraging centralized warehousing systems and regional logistics hubs, the company maintains high service levels while optimizing transportation costs and reducing supply-chain lead times.

As a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol MPAA, Motorcar Parts of America continues to pursue organic growth opportunities and strategic acquisitions. The executive team focuses on expanding product offerings, enhancing operational efficiencies and investing in technology initiatives to support long-term profitability and competitive positioning within the automotive aftermarket.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.76 to $17.14
• 50-Day Range: $10.15 to $16.83
• 52-Week Range: $5.16 to $17.72
• Volume: 27,756 shs
• Average Volume: 159,357 shs
• Market Capitalization: $326.12 million
• P/E Ratio: 240.81
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $14.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Motorcar Parts of America Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Motorcar Parts of America scored higher than 19% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 76th out of 88 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Motorcar Parts of America has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Downside Risk

Motorcar Parts of America has a consensus price target of $14.00, representing about 16.8% downside from its current price of $16.83.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Motorcar Parts of America has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Motorcar Parts of America is 240.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 298.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Motorcar Parts of America is 240.46, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 18.14.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Motorcar Parts of America has a P/B Ratio of 1.28. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.20% of the float of Motorcar Parts of America has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Motorcar Parts of America has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Motorcar Parts of America has recently decreased by 6.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Motorcar Parts of America does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Motorcar Parts of America does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.20% of the float of Motorcar Parts of America has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Motorcar Parts of America has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Motorcar Parts of America has recently decreased by 6.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.75

News Sentiment

Motorcar Parts of America has a news sentiment score of 0.75. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Motorcar Parts of America this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

9 people have searched for MPAA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 800% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Motorcar Parts of America insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.40% of the stock of Motorcar Parts of America is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.48% of the stock of Motorcar Parts of America is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MPAA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MPAA shares performed this year?

Motorcar Parts of America's stock was trading at $7.60 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, MPAA stock has increased by 121.4% and is now trading at $16.83.

How were Motorcar Parts of America's earnings last quarter?

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPAA) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 9th. The auto parts company reported $0.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.04. The auto parts company earned $175.55 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $142.67 million. Motorcar Parts of America had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.34% and a net margin of 0.21%.

Does Motorcar Parts of America have any subsidiaries?

Motorcar Parts of America subsidiaries include Dixie, D&V Electronics, Introcan Inc, Central Auto Parts (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Dixie Auto Electric India Private Limited , Dixie Electric Inc. , Dixie Electric Ltd. , and others.

Who are Motorcar Parts of America's major shareholders?

Motorcar Parts of America's top institutional shareholders include Donald Smith & CO. Inc. (4.96%), Azarias Capital Management L.P. (3.17%), RBF Capital LLC (2.79%) and Pure Financial Advisors LLC (2.65%). Insiders that own company stock include 325 Capital Llc, Bison Capital Partners Vi, LP, Douglas B Trussler, Bison Capital Partners Vi-A, L, Joseph Edwin Ferguson, David Bryan, Rudolph J Borneo, Richard K Mochulsky and Patricia W Warfield.
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How do I buy shares of Motorcar Parts of America?

Shares of MPAA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Motorcar Parts of America own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Motorcar Parts of America investors own include American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), AU Optronics (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/09/2021
• Today: 9/22/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO/TRUCK - REPL
• Sub-Industry: Automobiles And Trucks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:MPAA
• CIK: 918251
• Web: www.motorcarparts.com
• Phone: (310) 212-7910
• Fax: 310-212-6315
• Employees: 5,700
• Year Founded: 1968

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Motorcar Parts of America: $14.00
• High Price Target: $14.00
• Low Price Target: $14.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -16.8%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.07
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 240.46
• Forward P/E Ratio: 45.49
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$19.47 million
• Net Margins: 0.21%
• Pretax Margin: 1.04%
• Return on Equity: 7.34%
• Return on Assets: 1.98%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
• Current Ratio: 1.44
• Quick Ratio: 0.42

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $757.35 million
• Price / Sales: 0.43
• Cash Flow: $1.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.68
• Book Value: $13.16 per share
• Price / Book: 1.28

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,350,000
• Free Float: 17,920,000
• Market Cap: $325.66 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.43