CarParts.com (PRTS)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.43 | Market Cap: $25.0 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
CarParts.com (PRTS)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $0.43Market Cap: $25.0 MilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -27% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -130%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -161% | Penny stockMkt Price is 0.4 |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Online Marketplaces. | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -53 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -9.5% | |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -4.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.0% | ||
| Key risksPRTS key risks include [1] severe margin pressure from high tariffs on its Chinese and Taiwanese imports, Show more. |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -27% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Online Marketplaces. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -130%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -161% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 0.4 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -53 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -9.5% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -4.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.0% |
| Key risksPRTS key risks include [1] severe margin pressure from high tariffs on its Chinese and Taiwanese imports, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
PRTS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are the key points for the approximate -48% stock movement of CarParts.com (PRTS) from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Continued Weak Financial Performance: The company reported persistent net losses and declining gross margins during the period, notably in its Q2 and Q3 2025 earnings. For Q2 2025, CarParts.com reported a net loss of ($12.7) million, or ($0.23) per share, and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of ($3.1) million. Gross margin decreased to 32.8%, primarily due to product mix and the impact of tariffs. The Q3 2025 results showed net sales decreasing 12% to $127.8 million, with a net loss of ($10.9) million, or ($0.19) per share, and Adjusted EBITDA loss of ($2.2) million.
2. Increased Operating Expenses: In the second quarter of 2025, total operating expenses rose to $62.2 million, up from $57.1 million in the prior-year quarter. This increase was mainly attributed to unfavorable marketing spend and one-time fees associated with the ongoing exploration of strategic alternatives.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PRTS Return | 463% | -10% | -44% | -50% | -66% | -64% | -82% |
| Peers Return | -0% | 60% | 4% | -13% | -1% | 4% | 47% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PRTS Win Rate | 67% | 33% | 33% | 42% | 33% | 25% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 57% | 70% | 43% | 45% | 57% | 58% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| PRTS Max Drawdown | -38% | -10% | -64% | -55% | -78% | -64% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -49% | -5% | -24% | -25% | -17% | -13% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: AZO, ORLY, AAP, GPC, LKQ. See PRTS Returns vs. Peers.
[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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | PRTS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -87.1% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 672.8% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -52.8% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 111.7% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 40 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -77.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 349.5% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 493 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -90.8% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 986.1% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 4,182 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to ORLY, GPC, LKQ, KEX, AAP
In The Past
CarParts.com's stock fell -87.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/9/2021. A -87.1% loss requires a 672.8% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.0% | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.4% | 6.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -1.6% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.0% | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.4% | 6.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -1.6% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 67.82 |
| Mkt Cap | 12.8 |
| Rev LTM | 15,755 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,335 |
| FCF LTM | 405 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 713 |
| CFO LTM | 807 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,117 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -0.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 3.2% |
| Rev Chg Q | -0.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 7.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 8.2% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 4.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 6.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 4.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 12.8 |
| P/S | 0.7 |
| P/EBIT | 16.1 |
| P/E | 17.5 |
| P/CFO | 15.7 |
| Total Yield | 3.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.2% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.3 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -8.9% |
| 3M Rtn | -15.5% |
| 6M Rtn | -8.4% |
| 12M Rtn | 0.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | -29.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -9.6% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -15.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -20.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -10.8% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -99.8% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/10/2025 | -11.8% | -23.8% | -31.7% |
| 8/12/2025 | -15.8% | -19.5% | -8.8% |
| 3/25/2025 | -2.0% | -2.6% | -8.8% |
| 10/29/2024 | 11.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% |
| 7/30/2024 | -15.8% | -27.2% | -32.5% |
| 3/7/2024 | -22.7% | -31.1% | -36.7% |
| 10/30/2023 | -15.5% | -8.7% | -6.3% |
| 8/1/2023 | -10.4% | -15.8% | -1.0% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| # Negative | 9 | 13 | 14 |
| Median Positive | 7.2% | 4.7% | 24.5% |
| Median Negative | -15.5% | -10.6% | -20.8% |
| Max Positive | 17.9% | 37.5% | 51.4% |
| Max Negative | -23.2% | -31.1% | -36.7% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11102025 | 10-Q 9/27/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8122025 | 10-Q 6/28/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5132025 | 10-Q 3/29/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3262025 | 10-K 12/28/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 10-Q 9/28/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8012024 | 10-Q 6/29/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/30/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3082024 | 10-K 12/30/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10312023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8022023 | 10-Q 7/1/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5032023 | 10-Q 4/1/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3082023 | 10-K 1/1/2023 |
| 9302022 | 11102022 | 10-Q 10/1/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8032022 | 10-Q 7/2/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5042022 | 10-Q 4/2/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3022022 | 10-K 1/1/2022 |
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