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Motorcar Parts of AmericaMPAA +0.65%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates MPAA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,098 Vehicles & Parts companies, Motorcar Parts of America ranks worse than 55.74% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Motorcar Parts of America's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MPAA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 4.05 Max: 9.23
Current: 2.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Motorcar Parts of America was 9.23. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 4.05.
MPAA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.74% of 1098
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs MPAA: 2.60
Motorcar Parts of America (NAS:MPAA) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Motorcar Parts of America Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Motorcar Parts of America Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
MPAA vs HLLY, SCTH, SES: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Motorcar Parts of America's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motorcar Parts of America's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motorcar Parts of America's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America. This is 51% below median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, Motorcar Parts of America's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.42 to 9.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #612 out of 1098 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.00 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 9.23. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 2.00 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #612 out of 1098 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Motorcar Parts of America has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorcar Parts of America's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HLLY and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #612 out of 1098 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Motorcar Parts of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 2.00 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Motorcar Parts of America's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.42 to 9.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Motorcar Parts of America has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,098 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Motorcar Parts of America's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.00 is 11.1% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motorcar Parts of America's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 4.05. 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 $9.69, compared to a current price of $13.96 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 11.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Motorcar Parts of America's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 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 $13.96 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69.
GuruFocus considers Motorcar Parts of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPAA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.00 (51% below median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $13.96 (44.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#612 of 1098)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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