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Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Motorcar Parts of America Inc stock (MPAA) is currently trading at $11.19. Motorcar Parts of America Inc PE ratio is 119.33. Motorcar Parts of America Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.27. Analyst consensus price target for MPAA is $18.33. WallStSmart rates MPAA as Underperform.

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MPAA

Motorcar Parts of America Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$11.19
$0.36 (3.32%)
52W$8.17
$18.12
Target$18.33+63.8%

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MPAA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA)

Margin of Safety
-1544.3%
Significantly Overvalued
MPAA Fair Value
$0.61
Graham Formula
Current Price
$11.19
$10.58 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $0.61
Overvalued
Price $11.19
Graham IV $0.61
Analyst $18.33

MPAA trades 1544% above its Graham fair value of $0.61, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.6110/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.2710/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.7610/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Institutional Own.Quality
88.76%10/10

88.76% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
9.29
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.273
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.484
Undervalued
MPAA Target Price
$18.33
60% Upside

Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.2/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-9.90%0/10

Revenue declining -9.90%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-18.20%0/10

Earnings declining -18.20%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
0.75%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
4.62%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Profit MarginProfitability
0.25%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Market CapQuality
$210M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
119.33
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
119.33
Overvalued

Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.61), Price/Sales (0.27), Price/Book (0.76) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -9.90%, EPS Growth at -18.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.75%, Operating Margin at 4.62%, Profit Margin at 0.25%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.75% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -9.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

MPAA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

MPAA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.27x sits near its historical average of 0.26x (86th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is -1% below its historical high of 0.27x set in Mar 2026, and 5% above its historical low of 0.26x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAUTO PARTS

The Big Picture

Motorcar Parts of America Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 771M with 10% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 0.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 10% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 0.8% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Motorcar Parts of America Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 119.3x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Motorcar Parts of America Inc.

Bottom Line

Motorcar Parts of America Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Motorcar Parts of America Inc(MPAA)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

AUTO PARTS

Country

USA

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures and distributes parts for heavy duty truck, industrial, marine and agricultural applications. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California.