MPAAMotorcar Parts of America shows a mixed profile. Fundamentally, the company exhibits improving revenue and profitability metrics, albeit with a significant debt load. Thematic alignment is moderate, and technical indicators are mixed, suggesting potential volatility. Overall, it presents a speculative buy opportunity for investors comfortable with higher risk.
Motorcar Parts of America operates in the automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty truck parts sector, which benefits from a large installed base of vehicles. However, the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) may present a long-term challenge to its traditional product lines, though its foray into EV testing solutions offers a potential hedge. Growth in specialized aftermarket parts and diagnostic equipment provides some thematic tailwinds.
The company shows positive revenue growth and improving profitability in recent quarters, but a high debt-to-equity ratio and recent negative EPS figures warrant careful consideration. Free cash flow generation has been inconsistent.
The stock is trading above its long-term moving averages but shows mixed signals from oscillators. Momentum indicators suggest a potential for a slowdown or minor pullback.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Automotive Aftermarket Trends | 70 |
| Electrification Transition | 40 |
| Diagnostic & Test Solutions Growth | 75 |
| Supply Chain Resilience | 60 |
| Regulatory Landscape (Emissions, Safety) | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 75 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 50 |
| Cash Flow | 65 |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 30 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 70 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-Term Oscillators | 55 |
Strong Short-Term Performance
The stock has shown significant positive performance over multiple short-term periods, with a 5-day performance of 3.23%, a 1-month performance of 20.2%, and a year-to-date (YTD) performance of 61.01%. The 6-month performance of 76.2% and 1-year performance of 102.67% further indicate strong positive momentum.
Improving Financial Position
Quarterly analysis shows a reduction in total debt from $277.22 million in Q1 2023 to $201.28 million in Q1 2025. While free cash flow has fluctuated, the most recent quarter (Q1 2025) shows positive free cash flow of $6.25 million, suggesting improved operational cash generation.
Consistent Net Losses and Negative Margins
The company has consistently reported net losses for the last three reported annual periods (2023, 2024, and the trailing twelve months (TTM)), with negative net margins. For example, in Q1 2025, the net income was -$19.47 million with a net margin of -2.6%.
Negative Earnings and High P/E Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is -170.4 and the 2024 P/E ratio is -4.8. While these are negative due to losses, comparing the price to sales ratio suggests a potential disconnect if profitability does not improve.
August 2025
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Next Earnings Date
H: $0.18
A: $0.18
L: $0.18
H: 172.00M
A: 172.00M
L: 172.00M
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures, and distributes heavy-duty truck, industrial, marine, and agricultural application replacement parts 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; brake-related products comprising brake calipers, brake boosters, brake rotors, brake pads, and brake master cylinders; and turbochargers. 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. Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Torrance, California.
16.00 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for MPAA have a max estimate of 16.00 and a min estimate of 16.00.