Motorcar Parts of America (STU:54M) Research & Development: €12.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:54M Motorcar Parts of America Inc STU:54M
70 GF Score
Price €13.60
GF Value €8.48
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What is Motorcar Parts of America Research & Development?

Motorcar Parts of America STU:54M +4.62% 70 Research & Development is €12.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:54M with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.48. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Motorcar Parts of America's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.2 Mil.

Motorcar Parts of America  (STU:54M) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Motorcar Parts of America Research & Development Historical Data

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Motorcar Parts of America Research & Development Chart

Motorcar Parts of America Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Research & Development
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Motorcar Parts of America Quarterly Data
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Motorcar Parts of America Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €12.2 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €12.2 Mil mean?
Motorcar Parts of America (STU:54M) has a Research & Development of €12.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's Research & Development too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current Research & Development is €12.2 Mil. Overall, Motorcar Parts of America has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motorcar Parts of America's Research & Development compare to SRI and CVGI?
Motorcar Parts of America's Research & Development of €12.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. Motorcar Parts of America's current Research & Development is €12.2 Mil. 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?
Motorcar Parts of America (STU:54M) has a current Research & Development of €12.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.48, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €12.2 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (STU:54M), the current Research & Development is €12.2 Mil 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 (STU:54M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorcar Parts of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.60 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.48.

Key valuation signals for STU:54M:

  • Research & Development: €12.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.48 vs. price of €13.60 (60.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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Motorcar Parts of America Business Description

Other Exchanges MPAA:USA54M: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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