Motorcar Parts of AmericaMPAA -1.79%68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1840% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates MPAA with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 68/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $9.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Vehicles & Parts companies, Motorcar Parts of America ranks worse than 66.19% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Motorcar Parts of America's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.9 Mil. Motorcar Parts of America's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,001.9 Mil. Therefore, Motorcar Parts of America's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Motorcar Parts of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MPAA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.85 Med: 0.2 Max: 9.42
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, Motorcar Parts of America's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.42%. The lowest was -4.85%. And the median was 0.20%.
MPAA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 66.19% of 1334
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.115
vs MPAA: 1.26
Motorcar Parts of America (NAS:MPAA) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companyÂ’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companyÂ’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Motorcar Parts of America Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Motorcar Parts of America Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Motorcar Parts of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
MPAA vs HLLY, SCTH, SES: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Motorcar Parts of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motorcar Parts of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motorcar Parts of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.88% mean?
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.88% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. This is 1840% above median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #883 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.88% is 1840% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 3.88% is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #883 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Motorcar Parts of America has a GF Scoreâ„¢ 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HLLY and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #883 out of 1334 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Motorcar Parts of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 3.88% is 24.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 3.12, Motorcar Parts of America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.12, based on 1,334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Motorcar Parts of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.88% is 24.6% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motorcar Parts of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88%, which is 1840% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. 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 $14.28 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88%, which is 1840% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 24.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.12. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88% 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 (MPAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motorcar Parts of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.28 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69.
GuruFocus considers Motorcar Parts of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPAA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.88% (1840% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $14.28 (47.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#883 of 1334)
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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