MPAA
BEARISH
$11.49
Live
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $18.33
(+59.6%)
$8.21
52W Range
$18.12
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 15, 2026
Market cap
$224.72M
P/E
127.67
ROE
0.7%
Profit margin
0.3%
Debt/Equity
0.9
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
MPAA exhibits a stable but mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, yet the fundamental data suggests significant overvaluation and operational decay. The current price of $11.49 trades at a massive premium to both the Graham Number ($5.22) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($0.63). Financial performance is deteriorating with negative YoY revenue and earnings growth, compounded by a dismal earnings track record of 0 beats in the last four quarters. While the Price/Book ratio is low, the extremely thin profit margin (0.25%) and poor Quick Ratio (0.34) signal high operational and liquidity risk.
Key Strengths
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.29) suggests the market is not pricing in high revenue multiples
Price-to-Book ratio (0.85) indicates the stock is trading below its book value
Forward P/E (7.53) suggests a potential recovery if earnings targets are met
Analyst target price ($18.33) remains significantly above current market price
Current Ratio (1.43) provides a basic buffer for short-term obligations
Key Risks
Severe earnings misses (0/4 beats) with an average surprise of -43.62%
Negative growth trajectory in both revenue (-9.90%) and earnings (-18.20%)
Critically thin profit margins (0.25%) leave no room for error or cost increases
Liquidity risk evidenced by a very low Quick Ratio (0.34), suggesting heavy reliance on inventory
Significant disconnect between current price and deterministic fair value models
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$5.45
-52.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
28
Weak
30
20
40
50
0
AI Verdict
Underperforming / Value Trap
Key drivers: Negative growth, Earnings misses, Valuation gap, Liquidity concerns
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/B < 1.0
- Low P/S
Watchpoints
- Trailing P/E of 127.67
- Price is >2x Graham Number
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Low Forward P/E
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY Revenue Growth
- Negative YoY Earnings Growth
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 3Y Change is positive
Watchpoints
- 5Y Change is -48.1%
- Consistent earnings misses
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Quick Ratio 0.34
- Thin profit margins
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$11.49
Analyst Target
$18.33
Upside/Downside
+59.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MPAA and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-14
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPAA
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
Primary
|
-48.1% | +127.5% | +30.9% | -27.4% | +13.5% | +8.1% |
|
ORBS
Eightco Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
-100.0% | -92.3% | +6.5% | -87.9% | +3.6% | +22.6% |
|
NIU
Niu Technologies
Peer
|
-91.5% | -21.7% | -6.7% | -33.3% | -8.2% | +4.3% |
|
FLWS
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
Peer
|
-86.9% | -70.5% | -39.8% | -23.1% | +2.7% | +6.2% |
|
JACK
Jack in the Box Inc.
Peer
|
-88.8% | -86.2% | -53.9% | -34.0% | -14.4% | +14.6% |
MPA
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-48.1%
3Y
+127.5%
1Y
+30.9%
6M
-27.4%
1M
+13.5%
1W
+8.1%
ORB
Eightco Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
-100.0%
3Y
-92.3%
1Y
+6.5%
6M
-87.9%
1M
+3.6%
1W
+22.6%
NIU
Niu Technologies
Peer
5Y
-91.5%
3Y
-21.7%
1Y
-6.7%
6M
-33.3%
1M
-8.2%
1W
+4.3%
FLW
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-86.9%
3Y
-70.5%
1Y
-39.8%
6M
-23.1%
1M
+2.7%
1W
+6.2%
JAC
Jack in the Box Inc.
Peer
5Y
-88.8%
3Y
-86.2%
1Y
-53.9%
6M
-34.0%
1M
-14.4%
1W
+14.6%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
127.67
Forward P/E
7.53
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.85
P/S Ratio
0.29
EV/Revenue
0.56
EV/EBITDA
7.58
Market Cap
$224.72M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
0.25%
Operating Margin
4.61%
Gross Margin
19.21%
ROE
0.75%
ROA
3.06%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-9.9%
Earnings Growth
-18.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-9.93%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-22.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.9
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.43
Good
Quick Ratio
0.34
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.02
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
19.6%
Op. Margin
4.6%
Net Margin
1.1%
Total Assets
$1.0B
Liabilities
$0.7B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
2.83x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
105%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-06-08
$N/A
2026-02-09
$0.12
-47.8% surprise
2025-11-10
$0.17
-55.3% surprise
2025-08-11
$0.13
-27.8% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing MPAA against 237 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(12 bullish, 83 neutral, 142 bearish)
P/E Ratio
127.67
This Stock
vs
36.19
Sector Avg
+252.8%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
0.75%
This Stock
vs
-38.9%
Sector Avg
-101.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
0.25%
This Stock
vs
-4.36%
Sector Avg
-105.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.9
This Stock
vs
1.4
Sector Avg
-35.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-9.9%
This Stock
vs
16.59%
Sector Avg
-159.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.43
This Stock
vs
2.5
Sector Avg
-42.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPAA
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $224.72M | 127.67 | 0.7% | 0.3% | $11.49 | |
|
ORBS
Eightco Holdings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $225.53M | - | -18.3% | -74.4% | $1.14 | Compare |
|
NIU
Niu Technologies
|
BEARISH | $227.65M | - | -4.3% | -0.9% | $2.92 | Compare |
|
FLWS
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $219.11M | - | -54.2% | -13.4% | $3.42 | Compare |
|
JACK
Jack in the Box Inc.
|
BEARISH | $218.73M | - | -% | -8.1% | $11.45 | Compare |
MPAA
Motorcar Parts...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$225M
P/E
127.7
ROE
0.7%
Price
$11.49
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | BRYAN DAVID | Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $9,670 |
| 2026-01-02 | WARFIELD PATRICIA W. | Director | Stock Award | 2,244 | - |
| 2025-11-25 | SCHOONER DOUGLAS EARL | Officer | Stock Award | 1,446 | - |
| 2025-11-25 | LEE DAVID SUNG | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,717 | - |
| 2025-11-25 | SELWYN JOFFE | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 9,955 | - |
| 2025-11-25 | STONE JULIET LYNN | General Counsel | Stock Award | 2,478 | - |
| 2025-11-25 | SHAH KAMLESH | Officer | Stock Award | 1,858 | - |
| 2025-11-10 | LIEBAU FREDERIC JACK JR. | Director | Stock Award | 1,245 | - |
BRYAN DAVID
Director
2026-02-12
1,000 shares
·
$9,670
WARFIELD PATRICIA W.
Director
2026-01-02
2,244 shares
SCHOONER DOUGLAS EARL
Officer
2025-11-25
1,446 shares
LEE DAVID SUNG
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-25
3,717 shares
SELWYN JOFFE
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-25
9,955 shares
STONE JULIET LYNN
General Counsel
2025-11-25
2,478 shares
SHAH KAMLESH
Officer
2025-11-25
1,858 shares
LIEBAU FREDERIC JACK JR.
Director
2025-11-10
1,245 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
3 analysts
Oppenheimer
2026-03-06
Outperform
Freedom Broker
2026-02-16
Buy
Buy
Freedom Broker
2025-12-12
Buy
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