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Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA)


Market Price (6/23/2026): $15.13 | Market Cap: $288.7 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA)


Market Price (6/23/2026): $15.13
Market Cap: $288.7 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.4%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Electrification of Everything, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Automotive Parts Remanufacturing, Show more.

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 63%

Significant short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 19.89

Key risks
MPAA key risks include [1] a significant debt load and persistent financial underperformance, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.4%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Electrification of Everything, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Automotive Parts Remanufacturing, Show more.
2 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 63%
3 Significant short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 19.89
4 Key risks
MPAA key risks include [1] a significant debt load and persistent financial underperformance, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/11/2026

Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) stock has gained about 45% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q4 2026 Financial Results and Return to Profitability.

Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) reported significantly better-than-expected financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42, which was a 50% beat against the forecasted $0.28, and also surpassed the Wall Street consensus of $0.34. Revenue for the quarter reached $212.28 million, exceeding the $176 million forecast by 20.61% and marking a 9.9% increase year-over-year. This strong performance propelled the company from a net loss of $722,000 in the prior year's fiscal Q4 to a net income of $9.7 million in fiscal Q4 2026. For the full fiscal year 2026, MPAA achieved a net income of $12.4 million, a substantial turnaround from a net loss of $19.5 million in fiscal 2025. Following these results, the stock surged by 34.09% in pre-market trading on June 8, 2026.

2. Expanded Gross Margin and Operational Efficiency.

The company demonstrated improved operational efficiency, leading to a significant expansion of its gross margin. In fiscal Q4 2026, the gross margin increased to 23.7% from 19.9% in the comparable prior-year period. This improvement contributed to a 29.4% increase in operating income for the quarter compared to the same period last year. Gross profit for fiscal Q4 2026 rose by 30.9% to $50.4 million. These gains were supported by a robust performance in the brake-related business and strategic cost reductions.

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Updated on 6/11/2026

Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) stock has gained about 45% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q4 2026 Financial Results and Return to Profitability.

Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) reported significantly better-than-expected financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42, which was a 50% beat against the forecasted $0.28, and also surpassed the Wall Street consensus of $0.34. Revenue for the quarter reached $212.28 million, exceeding the $176 million forecast by 20.61% and marking a 9.9% increase year-over-year. This strong performance propelled the company from a net loss of $722,000 in the prior year's fiscal Q4 to a net income of $9.7 million in fiscal Q4 2026. For the full fiscal year 2026, MPAA achieved a net income of $12.4 million, a substantial turnaround from a net loss of $19.5 million in fiscal 2025. Following these results, the stock surged by 34.09% in pre-market trading on June 8, 2026.

2. Expanded Gross Margin and Operational Efficiency.

The company demonstrated improved operational efficiency, leading to a significant expansion of its gross margin. In fiscal Q4 2026, the gross margin increased to 23.7% from 19.9% in the comparable prior-year period. This improvement contributed to a 29.4% increase in operating income for the quarter compared to the same period last year. Gross profit for fiscal Q4 2026 rose by 30.9% to $50.4 million. These gains were supported by a robust performance in the brake-related business and strategic cost reductions.

3. Optimistic Fiscal 2027 Guidance and New Business Commitments.

Motorcar Parts of America provided a strong outlook for fiscal year 2027, which ends on March 31, 2027, anticipating continued growth and profitability. The company expects net sales to increase between 7.5% and 10.2% year-over-year, targeting total net sales of $780 million to $800 million. Management also projected operating income to be between $86 million and $91 million for fiscal 2027. Furthermore, new business commitments are expected to ramp up in the second half of fiscal 2027, with annualized net sales projected to exceed $900 million by the end of the fiscal year.

4. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Increased Price Targets.

The strong financial performance and positive outlook led to a bullish consensus among analysts covering MPAA. Several analysts issued positive ratings and price target increases. For example, Brian Nagel from Oppenheimer set a price target of $18.00 on March 6, 2026. The consensus average price target from Wall Street analysts for MPAA ranged from $17.50 to $19.00, reflecting a forecasted upside from the stock's recent trading levels.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 46.2% change in MPAA stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 520.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820266222026Change
Stock Price ($)10.3415.1246.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7717902.5%
Net Income Margin (%)0.3%1.6%520.8%
P/E Multiple102.923.3-77.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19191.6%
Cumulative Contribution46.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MPAA46.2% 
Market (SPY)8.8%16.1%
Sector (XLY)-1.4%22.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.7% change in MPAA stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 403.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020256222026Change
Stock Price ($)13.1815.1214.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7897900.1%
Net Income Margin (%)0.3%1.6%403.0%
P/E Multiple103.723.3-77.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19191.5%
Cumulative Contribution14.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MPAA14.7% 
Market (SPY)9.5%18.8%
Sector (XLY)-2.4%24.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 35.7% change in MPAA stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 25.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256222026Change
Stock Price ($)11.1415.1235.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7547904.8%
P/S Multiple0.30.425.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)20193.7%
Cumulative Contribution35.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MPAA35.7% 
Market (SPY)27.7%15.7%
Sector (XLY)8.4%20.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 174.4% change in MPAA stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 122.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236222026Change
Stock Price ($)5.5115.12174.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)65279021.1%
P/S Multiple0.20.4122.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19192.0%
Cumulative Contribution174.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MPAA174.4% 
Market (SPY)85.1%22.8%
Sector (XLY)55.4%22.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MPAA Return-13%-31%-21%-19%62%24%-22%
Peers Return39%-10%-1%-2%11%10%49%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%100%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MPAA Win Rate33%42%50%42%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate70%40%42%47%53%67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MPAA Max Drawdown-39%-50%-72%-53%-31%-30% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-31%-30%-25%-27%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: DORM, SMP, LKQ, GPC, BWA.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/22/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventMPAAS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-17.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven36 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-24.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven20 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-67.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven204.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven839 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-24.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven111 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-45.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven221 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-33.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven711 days105 days

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In The Past

Motorcar Parts of America's stock fell -17.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventMPAAS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-24.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven20 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-67.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven204.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven839 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-24.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven111 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-45.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven221 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-33.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven711 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-24.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven104 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-45.7%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven746 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-70.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven235.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven601 days1085 days

Compare to DORM, SMP, LKQ, GPC, BWA

In The Past

Motorcar Parts of America's stock fell -17.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.6% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA)

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA) specializes in manufacturing, remanufacturing, and distributing a wide array of replacement parts for diverse applications. Their core product offerings traditionally cater to heavy-duty trucks, industrial machinery, marine vessels, and agricultural equipment. This segment includes essential components such as rotating electrical products (alternators and starters), wheel hub assemblies and bearings, and a comprehensive line of brake-related products like calipers, rotors, pads, boosters, and master cylinders.

In addition to its established parts business, MPAA has expanded its capabilities to provide advanced test solutions and diagnostic equipment. This newer focus includes specialized systems for electric vehicle (EV) powertrain development and manufacturing, such as electric motor and e-axle test systems, advanced power emulators, and charging unit testers. The company also supplies testing equipment for alternators, starters, and turbochargers, utilized in both manufacturing and automotive retail settings. MPAA serves a broad customer base across North America, selling its products to automotive retail chain stores, warehouse distributors, and directly to automobile manufacturers for their aftermarket and warranty replacement programs.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA):

  • Think of them as a primary supplier for major auto parts retailers like AutoZone or O'Reilly Auto Parts, making and remanufacturing everything from alternators to brake calipers for cars and trucks.
  • They also function like a crucial industrial parts provider, similar to a specialized Grainger, supplying heavy-duty replacement components for trucks, farm equipment, and marine applications.

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  • Rotating Electrical Products: Manufactures and remanufactures alternators and starters for heavy-duty truck, industrial, marine, and agricultural applications.
  • Wheel Hub Assemblies and Bearings: Provides crucial components for vehicle wheel systems.
  • Brake-Related Products: Offers a comprehensive range including brake calipers, boosters, rotors, pads, and master cylinders.
  • Turbochargers: Manufactures and distributes devices used to increase an engine's power output.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Powertrain Test Systems: Develops test solutions and diagnostic equipment for EV motors, e-axles, power emulators, and charging units.
  • Automotive Aftermarket Test Systems: Provides diagnostic equipment for alternators, starters, belt starter generators, and general bench-top testing in the automotive retail segment.

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Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) sells its products primarily to other companies (B2B) in North America. The provided background information does not list specific customer company names. However, it identifies the following categories of business customers:

  • Automotive retail chain stores
  • Warehouse distributors
  • Automobile manufacturers (for their aftermarket programs and warranty replacement programs)

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Selwyn Joffe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Selwyn Joffe was appointed Chief Executive Officer in February 2003, and has served as Chairman of the Board since 1999 and a director since 1994. Prior to joining Motorcar Parts of America, Mr. Joffe served as chairman and chief executive officer of Protea Group, Inc., a company specializing in consulting and acquisition services. He was also president and chief executive officer of Netlock Technologies. Mr. Joffe co-founded Palace Entertainment, Inc., a roll-up of amusement parks, where he served as president and chief operating officer. Earlier, he was president and chief executive officer of Wolfgang Puck Food Company. He is a certified public accountant and holds degrees in both business and law from Emory University.

David Lee, Chief Financial Officer

David Lee has served as Chief Financial Officer since February 2008. Before this, he held roles within Motorcar Parts of America as Vice President, Finance & Strategic Planning (2006–2008) and Director of Finance & Strategic Planning (2005–2006). He is a Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC San Diego and an MBA from UCLA Anderson. His earlier career included various corporate controller and finance positions for several domestic companies, including Palace Entertainment, where he worked with Selwyn Joffe, and audit experience at Deloitte LLP.

Juliet Stone, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Special Projects

Juliet Stone transitioned to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Special Projects in June 2025. She previously served as the company's General Counsel. This new role is considered particularly important due to the geopolitical environment and its impact on business.

Glenn Burlingame, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Glenn Burlingame was appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in June 2025. He brings over 30 years of experience representing corporate clients. His career includes serving as a partner at Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP, where his focus was on corporate governance, securities law compliance, securities offerings, acquisitions, and financings. He also served as a partner at Zeicher Ellman & Krause LLP and began his career as an associate at Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP. Mr. Burlingame earned his Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law.

Kamlesh Shah, Chief Accounting Officer

Kamlesh Shah was promoted to Chief Accounting Officer in February 2008. Prior to this, he served as Vice President, Controller, and Assistant Controller for Motorcar Parts of America. His earlier experience includes finance positions at Nestle S.A. and Galadari Brothers. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Bombay, India.

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The key risks to Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) are:
  • Shift to Electric Vehicles (EVs): The long-term shift towards electric vehicles poses a significant technological challenge to Motorcar Parts of America. As the U.S. Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Manufacturing industry grows, the addressable market for MPAA's traditional internal combustion engine-related products, such as alternators and starters, is expected to shrink. While the company is focusing on non-electrical parts and its D&V Electronics segment to mitigate this, the core business remains exposed to this evolving market trend.
  • High Financial Leverage: Motorcar Parts of America carries a substantial amount of debt, with its liabilities significantly outweighing its cash and near-term receivables. In March 2025, the company had $126.0 million in debt. Its interest coverage ratio is notably low, indicating potential difficulty in easily paying off its debt obligations, which casts a shadow over the company's financial stability.
  • Customer Concentration: The company faces a considerable risk due to its reliance on a limited number of major customers. In fiscal year 2025, sales to the three largest customers collectively represented 86% of the company's net sales, with the single largest customer accounting for 39%. A substantial reduction in sales or the loss of any of these key customers could have a materially adverse impact on Motorcar Parts of America's business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) poses a significant emerging threat to Motorcar Parts of America's traditional business segments. As the global vehicle fleet transitions from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs, the demand for many of MPAA's core products, such as alternators, starters, and certain brake-related components (due to regenerative braking in EVs), will diminish substantially over time. This technological shift directly impacts the necessity for many of the replacement parts that form the foundation of their manufacturing, remanufacturing, and distribution operations for heavy-duty truck, industrial, marine, and agricultural applications, as these sectors also increasingly explore electrification.

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Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) operates in several addressable markets for its diverse range of products and services.

Rotating Electrical Products (Alternators and Starters)

  • The global automotive electrical products market, which includes alternators and starters, is projected to grow from USD 45.15 billion in 2023 to USD 78.21 billion by 2033.

Wheel Hub Assemblies and Bearings

  • The global wheel hub assembly market is estimated to reach USD 6.11 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 9.72 billion by 2030.
  • The global automotive bearing market was valued at USD 15.74 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 23.12 billion by 2034.
  • The global automotive wheel hub bearing aftermarket is projected to grow from USD 1.068 billion in 2024 to an estimated USD 1.602 billion by 2032.

Brake-Related Products (Brake Calipers, Boosters, Rotors, Pads, Master Cylinders)

  • The global automotive brake components aftermarket was valued at USD 56.08 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase to USD 74.30 billion by 2030.
  • The global automotive aftermarket brake friction parts market increased from USD 12.42 billion in 2025 to USD 13.32 billion in 2026, with a projection to reach USD 20.34 billion by 2032.

Test Solutions and Diagnostic Equipment for EV Powertrain Development and Manufacturing

  • The global automotive powertrain testing market expanded from USD 19.32 billion in 2025 to USD 21.32 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 41.29 billion by 2032.

Turbochargers

  • The global turbochargers aftermarket market reached USD 12.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 22.7 billion by 2033.
  • The overall global turbocharger market was estimated at USD 37.09 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase to USD 73.12 billion by 2034.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Growth in Existing Product Lines, particularly Brake-Related Products and Rotating Electrical Products: Motorcar Parts of America anticipates continued sales growth from its current product offerings. The company has explicitly mentioned focusing on growing sales of existing product lines. Its brake-related product lines, including brake calipers, brake pads, and brake rotors, are experiencing growth, with expectations for improved operating efficiencies as volumes increase. The company has also expanded its product coverage programs for starters, alternators, and brake products, adding over 120 new part numbers covering an additional thirty million vehicles in operation.
  2. Expansion in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Solutions and Diagnostic Equipment Market: MPAA is strategically positioned in the evolving EV market through its D&V Electronics subsidiary, which offers advanced test solutions and diagnostic equipment for EV powertrain development. The company has invested in research and development for next-generation emulators, believing they will be a significant product for the EV market. Furthermore, the acquisition of E&M Power has expanded D&V Electronics' EV powertrain portfolio and provided entry into the aerospace market, with management highlighting that the increasing complexity of electric powertrain systems is a key growth catalyst. The diagnostic business overall is also showing promising growth.
  3. Geographic Expansion, notably in the Mexican Market: The company is experiencing strong growth in its Mexican market sales and expects this momentum to continue and expand throughout the region. Management has highlighted increased demand for its aftermarket parts in Mexico and expressed confidence in utilizing its established footprint to meet this growing demand, with plans to expand its business across Latin America.
  4. Benefiting from Favorable Industry Dynamics: Motorcar Parts of America is poised to benefit from macro-level automotive aftermarket trends, including an aging vehicle fleet and an increase in miles driven. Analysts and company management point to record net sales and strong cash flow supported by the demand for nondiscretionary repairs. The average age of U.S. light vehicles is rising, supporting increased replacement part opportunities, which provides a long-term tailwind for the company's core business.
  5. New Business Commitments and Market Share Gains: The company has secured significant new business commitments driven by a changing competitive landscape and industry dynamics, including the bankruptcy of a competitor. Motorcar Parts of America has reported continued market share gains in key areas, particularly within its brake business. These gains, coupled with efforts to improve pricing and operational efficiencies, are expected to contribute to future revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • In December 2025, Motorcar Parts of America's board of directors authorized a $20 million increase to its share repurchase program, raising the total authorization to $57 million from the previous $37 million.
  • During fiscal year 2025, the company repurchased 542,134 shares for $4.8 million.
  • As of February 24, 2026, Motorcar Parts of America had returned $8.4 million to shareholders through its ongoing share repurchase program year-to-date.

Share Issuance

  • The number of shares outstanding experienced minor fluctuations in recent years, with a 0.76% increase in 2024 and a 2.11% decrease in 2025.
  • Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) awards were granted to company directors in September 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were approximately $4.6 million as of March 8, 2026.
  • For fiscal year 2025, the net investment, which likely includes capital expenditures, was -$4.47 million.
  • Recent infrastructure investments by the company are focused on enabling more effective leverage and driving expansion.

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Financials

MPAADORMSMPLKQGPCBWAMedian
NameMotorcar.Dorman P.Standard.LKQ Genuine .BorgWarn. 
Mkt Price15.12124.7238.9025.41105.1172.3455.62
Mkt Cap0.33.80.96.514.514.95.1
Rev LTM7902,1511,82913,92224,69914,3348,037
Op Inc LTM573351481,0721,2161,350703
FCF LTM1571398085481,254309
FCF 3Y Avg3215148802628897389
CFO LTM19106761,0109961,718551
CFO 3Y Avg35190861,0871,1481,507639

Growth & Margins

MPAADORMSMPLKQGPCBWAMedian
NameMotorcar.Dorman P.Standard.LKQ Genuine .BorgWarn. 
Rev Chg LTM4.3%5.0%18.3%1.5%4.8%2.3%4.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.0%6.2%10.2%2.9%3.1%1.6%4.0%
Rev Chg Q9.9%4.2%9.1%4.3%6.8%0.5%5.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.5%1.0%2.1%1.0%1.6%0.1%1.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM2.0%5.2%50.5%-15.6%-12.1%2.4%2.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg29.9%36.1%16.6%-9.5%-9.9%4.5%10.6%
Op Mgn LTM7.2%15.6%8.1%7.7%4.9%9.4%7.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg6.8%14.7%7.0%8.9%6.1%9.3%7.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.0%-1.2%0.3%-0.3%-0.1%0.2%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM2.4%4.9%4.1%7.3%4.0%12.0%4.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg4.6%9.4%5.6%7.9%4.9%10.6%6.8%
FCF/Rev LTM2.0%3.3%2.2%5.8%2.2%8.7%2.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.2%7.5%3.2%5.8%2.7%6.3%5.0%

Valuation

MPAADORMSMPLKQGPCBWAMedian
NameMotorcar.Dorman P.Standard.LKQ Genuine .BorgWarn. 
Mkt Cap0.33.80.96.514.514.95.1
P/S0.41.80.50.50.61.00.5
P/Op Inc5.111.35.86.111.911.08.5
P/EBIT4.313.25.86.666.920.79.9
P/E23.319.818.812.6240.741.021.5
P/CFO15.135.511.46.414.58.613.0
Total Yield4.3%5.0%8.5%12.7%4.4%2.9%4.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%3.2%4.8%3.9%0.5%1.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg17.8%4.6%6.7%7.7%3.5%11.0%7.2%
D/E0.70.10.90.80.50.30.6
Net D/E0.60.10.80.80.40.10.5

Returns

MPAADORMSMPLKQGPCBWAMedian
NameMotorcar.Dorman P.Standard.LKQ Genuine .BorgWarn. 
1M Rtn38.6%5.6%2.6%-6.4%8.6%10.2%7.1%
3M Rtn40.8%20.1%9.9%-10.7%5.1%34.0%15.0%
6M Rtn19.5%-0.3%4.6%-14.1%-14.3%60.1%2.2%
12M Rtn54.9%1.2%32.7%-28.7%-9.1%123.5%17.0%
3Y Rtn116.3%62.4%19.5%-48.7%-27.7%89.0%41.0%
1M Excs Rtn39.9%6.0%4.3%-1.1%11.3%14.7%8.7%
3M Excs Rtn33.2%7.4%-1.8%-23.9%-4.6%24.0%2.8%
6M Excs Rtn7.3%-12.5%-9.5%-25.1%-27.4%51.7%-11.0%
12M Excs Rtn27.6%-22.5%6.2%-53.1%-33.4%95.2%-8.2%
3Y Excs Rtn77.4%-21.0%-53.9%-119.6%-98.2%7.9%-37.4%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Hard Parts708671639611 
Other50484543 
Intersegment sales-1-1-1-3 
Brake-related products    54
Other products    11
Rotating electrical products    395
Wheel hub products    81
Total757718683650541


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222013
Hard Parts41484532 
Elimination of intersegment operating income (loss)00-0-0 
Other-1-2-8-4 
Eliminations    82
Rotating Electrical    -47
Under-the-Car Product Line    -123
Total40463629-89


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320132012
Hard Parts9671,0201,033  
Other585550  
Elimination of intersegment assets-68-63-54  
Eliminations   -8-61
Rotating Electrical   277295
Under-the-Car Product Line   98269
Total9581,0121,029367502


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$15.12 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.3 
First Trading Date03/23/1994 
Distance from 52W High-14.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$11.88$12.92
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA27.3%17.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility80.1%68.8%
Downside Capture145.72111.13
Upside Capture200.74132.14
Correlation (SPY)16.7%15.7%
MPAA Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.462.091.101.171.031.06
Up Beta2.912.091.371.360.820.61
Down Beta1.502.430.650.521.101.22
Up Capture138%98%102%89%81%209%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days11233359130369
Down Capture417%392%120%157%118%106%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days9182964118369

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MPAA
MPAA54.0%68.7%0.90-
Sector ETF (XLY)10.1%18.5%0.3821.8%
Equity (SPY)26.1%12.4%1.5915.6%
Gold (GLD)24.1%27.5%0.771.0%
Commodities (DBC)18.5%18.8%0.77-4.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.8%13.8%0.577.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-40.2%42.5%-1.0916.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MPAA
MPAA-8.8%63.1%0.11-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.7%23.9%0.2426.2%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.1%0.6128.3%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.3%0.76-2.7%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%19.4%0.286.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.1%18.9%0.0123.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.4%54.1%0.379.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MPAA
MPAA-5.9%55.6%0.12-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.5%22.1%0.5232.1%
Equity (SPY)15.4%18.0%0.7333.8%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.1%0.62-2.9%
Commodities (DBC)6.0%18.0%0.2613.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2328.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)59.9%66.8%1.009.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5152026-6.4%
Average Daily Volume0.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest19.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity19.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/17/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
6/8/202634.6%42.5% 
2/9/2026-17.5%-23.6%-22.5%
11/10/2025-26.0%-24.7%-21.9%
8/11/202522.4%21.8%31.2%
6/9/2025-18.5%-10.2%0.1%
2/10/202510.6%61.7%84.5%
11/12/202414.7%12.5%33.5%
8/8/2024-0.8%2.2%-2.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101311
# Negative151213
Median Positive11.5%12.5%22.3%
Median Negative-8.7%-13.0%-13.8%
Max Positive34.6%61.7%84.5%
Max Negative-26.0%-26.3%-44.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
6/8/202634.6%42.5% 
2/9/2026-17.5%-23.6%-22.5%
11/10/2025-26.0%-24.7%-21.9%
8/11/202522.4%21.8%31.2%
6/9/2025-18.5%-10.2%0.1%
2/10/202510.6%61.7%84.5%
11/12/202414.7%12.5%33.5%
8/8/2024-0.8%2.2%-2.7%
6/11/2024-8.7%17.1%22.3%
2/9/2024-10.2%1.3%-13.8%
11/9/2023-1.3%8.8%14.6%
8/9/2023-13.9%-15.8%-16.6%
6/13/202316.9%21.8%56.9%
2/9/2023-8.4%-10.0%-32.5%
11/9/2022-10.7%-26.3%-44.6%
8/9/2022-1.7%7.1%-1.3%
6/14/2022-7.2%-16.7%-12.6%
2/9/20225.8%1.7%1.4%
11/9/2021-0.3%1.3%-1.1%
8/9/20210.3%-2.0%-15.3%
6/14/20213.7%-4.4%1.6%
2/9/2021-12.9%-21.5%-7.9%
11/9/202012.4%13.9%48.7%
8/10/2020-1.4%-1.0%-8.7%
6/15/20203.2%-0.3%3.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101311
# Negative151213
Median Positive11.5%12.5%22.3%
Median Negative-8.7%-13.0%-13.8%
Max Positive34.6%61.7%84.5%
Max Negative-26.0%-26.3%-44.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202606/08/202610-K
12/31/202502/09/202610-Q
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202506/09/202510-K
12/31/202402/10/202510-Q
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202406/11/202410-K
12/31/202302/09/202410-Q
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202306/14/202310-K
12/31/202202/09/202310-Q
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
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03/31/202606/08/202610-K
12/31/202502/09/202610-Q
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202506/09/202510-K
12/31/202402/10/202510-Q
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202406/11/202410-K
12/31/202302/09/202410-Q
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202306/14/202310-K
12/31/202202/09/202310-Q
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202206/14/202210-K
12/31/202102/09/202210-Q
09/30/202111/09/202110-Q
06/30/202108/09/202110-Q
03/31/202106/14/202110-K
12/31/202002/09/202110-Q
09/30/202011/09/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202006/15/202010-K
12/31/201902/10/202010-Q
09/30/201911/12/201910-Q
06/30/201908/09/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 6/9/2026

Latest: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 6/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Revenue780.00 Mil790.00 Mil800.00 Mil4.6% RaisedGuidance: 755.00 Mil for 2026
2027 Revenue Growth7.5%8.85%10.2%  Higher New
2027 Operating Income86.00 Mil88.50 Mil91.00 Mil17.2% RaisedGuidance: 75.50 Mil for 2026
2027 Operating Income Growth12.3%15.55%18.8%  Higher New
2027 EBITDA95.00 Mil97.50 Mil100.00 Mil  Higher New

Prior: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 2/9/2026

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