Motorcar Parts of America (NAS:MPAA) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Motorcar Parts of America Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Motorcar Parts of America Forward PE Ratio 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.
Motorcar Parts of America Forward PE Ratio Chart
Motorcar Parts of America Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
15.95
12.80
8.93
8.50
6.23
10.53
6.98
6.64
14.49
5.88
7.15
Motorcar Parts of America Quarterly Data
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2017-09
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2018-03
2018-06
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2022-09
2022-12
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2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.89
15.95
13.66
12.09
10.26
12.80
12.06
12.80
10.73
8.93
9.79
11.27
7.00
8.50
10.16
10.21
6.23
10.08
10.41
7.52
10.53
11.93
13.28
6.21
6.98
6.36
7.57
4.47
6.64
7.18
8.80
7.51
14.49
9.09
8.85
5.88
6.35
11.15
7.11
7.15
MPAA vs HLLY, SCTH, SES: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Motorcar Parts of America's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motorcar Parts of America's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motorcar Parts of America's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Motorcar Parts of America Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.99 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #117 out of 595 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.06. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 7.99 is 38.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #117 out of 595 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Motorcar Parts of America has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorcar Parts of America's Forward PE Ratio compare to HLLY and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #117 out of 595 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Motorcar Parts of America in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.06. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 7.99 is 38.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.06, based on 595 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Motorcar Parts of America's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.99 is 38.8% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motorcar Parts of America's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.99. 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 $13.91 — trading 43.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.99 and 38.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.06. Motorcar Parts of America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.99 as of Jul. 09, 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 $13.91 is trading 43.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69.
GuruFocus considers Motorcar Parts of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPAA:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.99
GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $13.91 (43.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#117 of 595)
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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