MPAA (Motorcar Parts of America) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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MPAA Motorcar Parts of America Inc MPAA
76 GF Score
Price $12.51
GF Value $10.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Motorcar Parts of America Financial Strength?

Motorcar Parts of America MPAA +3.05% 76 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates MPAA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Motorcar Parts of America has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Motorcar Parts of America's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16. Motorcar Parts of America's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.34. As of today, Motorcar Parts of America's Altman Z-Score is 1.34.


Motorcar Parts of America  (NAS:MPAA) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Motorcar Parts of America has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Motorcar Parts of America Financial Strength Related Terms


MPAA vs MVST, SRI, HLLY: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

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


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Motorcar Parts of America Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Motorcar Parts of America's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-12.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $100.5 Mil.

Motorcar Parts of America's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1.935/-12.044
=0.16

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Motorcar Parts of America's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(128.237 + 100.46) / 672.084
=0.34

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Motorcar Parts of America has a Z-score of 1.34, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.34 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Motorcar Parts of America's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's Financial Strength too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Motorcar Parts of America has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorcar Parts of America's Financial Strength compare to MVST and SRI?
Motorcar Parts of America's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Motorcar Parts of America's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. Motorcar Parts of America's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.28, compared to a current price of $12.51 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Motorcar Parts of America's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 $12.51 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.28. GuruFocus considers Motorcar Parts of America to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MPAA:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $10.28 vs. price of $12.51 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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.
76GF Score

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