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

Company Overview

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a leading specialty distributor of aftermarket collision replacement parts in North America. The company focuses on providing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) quality sheet metal and plastic body parts, including fenders, hoods, quarter panels, bumpers, grilles, and related components. Through its extensive network, Motorcar serves professional collision repair shops, independent distributors, and wholesale customers seeking high-quality replacement parts for passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Motorcar Parts of America has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over the years, the company has added complementary businesses to broaden its product offerings and enhance its distribution capabilities. This growth strategy has enabled Motorcar to deliver a comprehensive range of collision replacement parts under a single-source model, reducing lead times and improving service levels for its customers.

Motorcar operates a network of distribution centers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, leveraging advanced inventory management systems and logistics processes to ensure timely delivery. By maintaining a well-located infrastructure, the company optimizes shipping efficiencies and reduces transit times, supporting the operational needs of regional and national customers alike. Its emphasis on technology-driven solutions and supply chain integration helps drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.

The company is led by an experienced executive team with deep expertise in automotive distribution and aftermarket services. Management’s focus on operational excellence, customer service, and disciplined financial stewardship underpins Motorcar’s long-term growth objectives. With ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure, Motorcar Parts of America aims to strengthen its market position and continue delivering value to its stakeholders in the ever-evolving automotive aftermarket.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.29 to $12.60
• 50-Day Range: $8.87 to $12.39
• 52-Week Range: $5.16 to $12.72
• Volume: 102,029 shs
• Average Volume: 110,803 shs
• Market Capitalization: $240.86 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• 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 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 62nd out of 87 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: 2.5 / 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.

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 -12.39, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Motorcar Parts of America is -12.39, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Motorcar Parts of America has a P/B Ratio of 0.94. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.72% 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 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Motorcar Parts of America has recently increased by 4.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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

2.72% 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 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Motorcar Parts of America has recently increased by 4.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.37

News Sentiment

Motorcar Parts of America has a news sentiment score of 0.37. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Motorcar Parts of America this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for MPAA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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 6.70% 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 start of the year. Since then, MPAA stock has increased by 63.0% and is now trading at $12.39.

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

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPAA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 9th. The auto parts company reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.04. The auto parts company earned $175.55 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $142.67 million. Motorcar Parts of America had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.60% and a negative net margin of 2.57%.

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.

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: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• 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 Stock Price Target: $14.00
• High Stock Price Target: $14.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $14.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +13.0%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.00)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 33.49
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$19.47 million
• Net Margins: -2.57%
• Pretax Margin: -2.07%
• Return on Equity: 3.60%
• Return on Assets: 0.98%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 1.46
• Quick Ratio: 0.43

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $757.35 million
• Price / Sales: 0.32
• Cash Flow: $1.71 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.24
• Book Value: $13.16 per share
• Price / Book: 0.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,440,000
• Free Float: 18,134,000
• Market Cap: $240.86 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.35