MPAA (Motorcar Parts of America) Days Inventory: 224.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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GF Value $9.67
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What is Motorcar Parts of America Days Inventory?

Motorcar Parts of America MPAA +3.95% 70 Days Inventory is 224.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 223.36. GuruFocus rates MPAA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,297 Vehicles & Parts companies, Motorcar Parts of America ranks worse than 92.98% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Motorcar Parts of America's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $398.0 Mil. Motorcar Parts of America's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $161.9 Mil. Hence, Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 224.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MPAA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.92   Med: 223.36   Max: 237.86
Current: 219.62

During the past 13 years, Motorcar Parts of America's highest Days Inventory was 237.86. The lowest was 85.92. And the median was 223.36.

MPAA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
92.98% of 1297 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.53 vs MPAA: 219.62

Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (214.45) to Mar. 2026 (224.33). It might indicate that Motorcar Parts of America's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Motorcar Parts of America's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Motorcar Parts of America's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.87.


Motorcar Parts of America  (NAS:MPAA) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Motorcar Parts of America's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Motorcar Parts of America's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Motorcar Parts of America Days Inventory Related Terms


Motorcar Parts of America Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Motorcar Parts of America Days Inventory Chart

Motorcar Parts of America Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Motorcar Parts of America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MPAA vs SRI, CVGI, INVZ: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Motorcar Parts of America Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory falls into.


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Motorcar Parts of America Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (359.669 + 397.041) / 2 ) / 629.905*365
=378.355 / 629.905*365
=219.24

Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (398.98 + 397.041) / 2 ) / 161.896*365 / 4
=398.0105 / 161.896*365 / 4
=224.33

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 224.33 mean?
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) has a Days Inventory of 224.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 223.36. Over the past decade, Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory has ranged from 85.92 to 237.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #1206 out of 1297 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current Days Inventory of 224.33 is near median its 10-year median of 223.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.92 to a high of 237.86. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 224.33 is 178.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #1206 out of 1297 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Motorcar Parts of America has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorcar Parts of America's Days Inventory compare to SRI and CVGI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #1206 out of 1297 companies for Days Inventory. This places Motorcar Parts of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 224.33 is 178.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Motorcar Parts of America's own Days Inventory has ranged from 85.92 to 237.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 223.36 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Motorcar Parts of America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.53, based on 1,297 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Motorcar Parts of America's current Days Inventory of 224.33 is 178.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motorcar Parts of America's current Days Inventory is 224.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 223.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Motorcar Parts of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.67, compared to a current price of $15.51 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 224.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 223.36 and 178.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.53. Motorcar Parts of America's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current Days Inventory is 224.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorcar Parts of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.51 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.67. GuruFocus considers Motorcar Parts of America to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MPAA:

  • Days Inventory: 224.33 (near median its 10-year median of 223.36)
  • GF Value™: $9.67 vs. price of $15.51 (60.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1206 of 1297)

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Motorcar Parts of America Business Description

Other Exchanges 54M:Germany
Address 2929 California Street, Torrance, CA, USA, 90503
Motorcar Parts of America Inc is a supplier of automotive aftermarket non-discretionary replacement parts, test solutions, and diagnostic equipment. Its replacement parts are mainly sold to automotive retail chain stores, warehouse distributors across North America, and automobile manufacturers for aftermarket and warranty replacement programs. The Company's test solutions and diagnostic equipment serve the automotive component and powertrain testing market. Its product portfolio includes rotating electrical products such as alternators and starters; brake-related products including brake calipers, brake rotors, brake pads, brake master cylinders, and wheel hub assemblies and bearings; and other products. Its segments are Hard Parts, Test Solutions and Diagnostic Equipment, and Heavy Duty.
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