Motorcar Parts of AmericaMPAA -2.40%68 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates MPAA with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 68/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $9.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,336 Vehicles & Parts companies, Motorcar Parts of America ranks better than 72.9% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Motorcar Parts of America's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Motorcar Parts of America's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MPAA'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.39 Med: 11.95 Max: 404.3
Current: 21.38
During the past 13 years, Motorcar Parts of America's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 404.30%. The lowest was 7.39%. And the median was 11.95%.
MPAA's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 72.9% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs MPAA: 21.38
Motorcar Parts of America's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 5.90% per year.
Motorcar Parts of America (NAS:MPAA) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Motorcar Parts of America ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Motorcar Parts of America ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Motorcar Parts of America's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
MPAA vs HLLY, SCTH, SES: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Motorcar Parts of America's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motorcar Parts of America's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motorcar Parts of America's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Motorcar Parts of America ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 28.21% mean?
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 28.21% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 11.95. Over the past decade, Motorcar Parts of America's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.39 to 404.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #362 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Motorcar Parts of America's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Motorcar Parts of America's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 28.21% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 11.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.39 to a high of 404.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 28.21% is 135.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #362 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HLLY and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motorcar Parts of America ranks #362 out of 1336 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Motorcar Parts of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Motorcar Parts of America's value of 28.21% is 135.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Motorcar Parts of America's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.39 to 404.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.95 vs. the industry median of 11.99, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 11.99, based on 1,336 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Motorcar Parts of America's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 28.21% is 135.3% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Motorcar Parts of America and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Motorcar Parts of America's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.21%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 11.95. 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 $9.68, compared to a current price of $14.64 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.21%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 11.95 and 135.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 11.99. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 28.21% 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 $14.64 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.68.
GuruFocus considers Motorcar Parts of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPAA:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 28.21% (136% above median its 10-year median of 11.95)
GF Value™: $9.68 vs. price of $14.64 (51.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#362 of 1336)
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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