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3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-24), Motorcar Parts of America's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 30.34%.
The industry rank for Motorcar Parts of America's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
MPAA's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 94.8% of 1327
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -6.28
vs MPAA: 30.34
Motorcar Parts of America (NAS:MPAA) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Motorcar Parts of America 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
MPAA vs HLLY, SCTH, SES: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Motorcar Parts of America's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motorcar Parts of America's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motorcar Parts of America's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Motorcar Parts of America (NAS:MPAA) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 (MPAA) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 30.34% as of Jul. 24, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #69 out of 1327 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 30.34%. Based on the distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #69 out of 1327 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 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorcar Parts of America's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to HLLY and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #69 out of 1327 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Motorcar Parts of America in the top 5% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. Motorcar Parts of America's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 30.34%. 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 $9.70, compared to a current price of $13.54 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 30.34%. 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 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 30.34% as of Jul. 24, 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 $13.54 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.70.
GuruFocus considers Motorcar Parts of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPAA:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 30.34%
GF Value™: $9.70 vs. price of $13.54 (39.6% above fair value)
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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