MPAA (Motorcar Parts of America) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


MPAA Motorcar Parts of America Inc MPAA
70 GF Score
Price $15.51
GF Value $9.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Motorcar Parts of America Moat Score?

Motorcar Parts of America MPAA +3.95% 70 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. 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 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Motorcar Parts of America ranks better than 87.1% on this metric.

Motorcar Parts of America has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Motorcar Parts of America has No Moat: Motorcar Parts of America Inc has transient advantages with some economies of scale in auto parts manufacturing. However, it lacks strong brand strength, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Motorcar Parts of America might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Motorcar Parts of America  (NAS:MPAA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Motorcar Parts of America Moat Score Related Terms

MPAA vs SRI, CVGI, INVZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Motorcar Parts of America's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #170 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's Moat Score too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #170 out of 1318 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 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorcar Parts of America's Moat Score compare to SRI and CVGI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #170 out of 1318 companies for Moat Score. This places Motorcar Parts of America in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Motorcar Parts of America's current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $9.67 vs. price of $15.51 (60.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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 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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