Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 56/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-03, Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (NASDAQ: MPAA) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $10.40 (+0.87% 1D, market cap $195.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, MPAA ranks #426 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto Parts:O.E.M.), MPAA carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.3x, gross margin of 20.2%, and ROIC of 21.6%. By comparison, SRI (Stoneridge Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.1%, cap $162.0M) and STRT (STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 12.5x, ROIC 15.2%, cap $250.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, STRT leads on earnings multiple (12.5x) while MPAA leads on capital efficiency (21.6% ROIC).
Per MPAA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000918251), Motorcar Parts of America Inc. generated $789.8M in revenue (+4.3% YoY), $12.0M in net income, and $15.5M in free cash flow against $991.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)
Altman Z-Score 1.41 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)
Even with a 56/100 (D+) score, MPAA faces multiple-compression risk if 16.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($10.74) or 200D SMA ($11.78) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($10.31) toward Bear Floor ($8.04).
Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) advanced +0.87% to $10.40, trading at 13% of its 52-week range ($9.29 – $18.12). Stretched risk/reward at 16x P/E (22% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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LOS ANGELES, November 02, 2026--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) today announced the company will issue its fiscal 2027 second quarter results on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +10.79% and -0.08%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +4.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) ranks #426 by composite RQD confidence (56/100, grade D+) and #690 by equity capitalization ($195.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, STRT leads on earnings valuation at 12.5x trailing P/E, while MPAA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 21.6% ROIC and 20.2% gross margin. MPAA currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 56/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPAA
ACTIVE
Motorcar Parts of America Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | 16.3x | 20.2% | 21.6% | +0.87% | $195.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| SRI Stoneridge Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 19.9% | -24.1% | +1.59% | $162.0M | /sri-vs-mpaa → |
| STRT STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION | D+ | 54/100 | 12.5x | 16.5% | 15.2% | +1.31% | $250.0M | /strt-vs-mpaa → |
| CAAS China Automotive Systems Inc. Ordinary Share | D | 49/100 | — | 19.0% | 16.3% | -0.93% | $129.7M | /caas-vs-mpaa → |
| CVGI Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. | D- | 41/100 | — | 10.5% | -0.2% | +0.32% | $128.4M | /cvgi-vs-mpaa → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) reported GAAP revenue of $789.8M (+4.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $757.4M , and +10.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $12.0M, operating cash flow of $19.2M, and free cash flow of $15.5M (-62.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, MPAA closed FY2025 with $991.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.41, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $789.8M | $12.0M | $19.2M | $15.5M | $991.3M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $757.4M | -$19.0M | $45.5M | $40.9M | $949.5M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $717.7M | -$49.0M | $39.2M | $39.2M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (NASDAQ: MPAA) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $10.40 (+0.87% 1D, market cap $195.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, MPAA ranks #426 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto Parts:O.E.M.), MPAA carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.3x, gross margin of 20.2%, and ROIC of 21.6%. By comparison, SRI (Stoneridge Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.1%, cap $162.0M) and STRT (STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 12.5x, ROIC 15.2%, cap $250.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, STRT leads on earnings multiple (12.5x) while MPAA leads on capital efficiency (21.6% ROIC).
Per MPAA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000918251), Motorcar Parts of America Inc. generated $789.8M in revenue (+4.3% YoY), $12.0M in net income, and $15.5M in free cash flow against $991.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
MPAA last traded at $10.40 (+0.87% on volume of 85,498 shares), positioning the stock -3.17% below its 50-day simple moving average ($10.74) and -11.71% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.78). Across its 52-week range of $9.29 to $18.12, MPAA sits at the 12.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.2% ($9.65 to $11.15).
Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 56/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $10.40 (+0.87% 1D, market capitalization $195.2M).
Motorcar Parts of America Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed company classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Auto Parts:O.E.M. Industry,. The profile describes the company as operating in this industry with a market capitalization of $0.2B.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-03-31), Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) reported $789.8M in annual revenue (up from $757.4M in FY2024, +4.3% YoY) and $12.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($717.7M revenue, -$49.0M net income) through FY2025, MPAA scaled operating cash flow to $19.2M and free cash flow to $15.5M, backed by $991.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt.
Sector correlations beyond the stated Consumer Discretionary and Auto Parts:O.E.M.
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Long MPAA at $10.31 targeting $12.99. Insider-conviction pillar at 18 of 20 and a 21.6% ROIC with a 7.93% FCF yield signal strong cash generation and insider support against a 16.3x trailing P/E.. Institutional whale score is 5/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $9.29 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.
@ForensicBear Fair point on 16.3x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Auto Parts:O.E.M.. If gross margin (20.2%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
Fading this rally in MPAA at $10.31. A 1.5% net margin, Altman Z-Score of 1.41, and an institutional-flow pillar of only 5 of 20 leave thin earnings and weak whale accumulation behind the cash-yield story.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $10.31 (52-wk range $9.29–$18.12), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.
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