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Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6200711009
CUSIP
620071100
Industry
Auto Parts
IPO Date
Mar 23, 1994

Highlights

Market Cap
$222.82M
Enterprise Value
$322.88M
EPS (TTM)
$0.10
PE Ratio
112.47
PEG Ratio
2.89
Total Revenue (TTM)
$770.64M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$148.02M
EBITDA (TTM)
$60.93M
Year Range
$8.17 - $18.12
Target Price
$20.00
ROA (TTM)
0.20%
ROE (TTM)
0.75%

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Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Motorcar Parts of America, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA) has returned -10.37% so far this year and 16.42% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MPAA has returned -11.46% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

1D
1.84%
1M
6.96%
YTD
-10.37%
6M
-33.13%
1Y
16.42%
3Y*
14.13%
5Y*
-13.30%
10Y*
-11.46%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 23, 1994, MPAA's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jan 2000 with a return of +170.7%, while the worst month was Sep 1999 at -58.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, MPAA closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 4, 2001 with a return of +85.5%, while the worst single day was Sep 2, 1999 at -70.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.73%-16.81%6.96%-10.37%
2025-12.76%62.90%-12.04%-6.21%25.03%0.54%-7.41%43.68%11.01%3.14%-22.74%-6.37%62.37%
2024-2.25%-1.53%-10.57%-29.35%-10.39%21.22%-1.94%9.59%11.46%-28.69%38.33%4.25%-18.63%
202322.77%-10.10%-43.16%-34.54%13.14%40.47%15.89%-12.04%2.53%-10.75%33.52%-3.11%-21.25%
2022-3.16%-2.30%10.40%-14.69%-2.50%-11.53%14.86%-1.39%2.42%24.84%-40.68%5.24%-30.52%
202115.34%-5.97%5.73%-4.00%8.19%-3.98%-0.89%-10.88%-1.61%-2.97%-15.22%6.42%-13.00%

Benchmark Metrics

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 18.47%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 1994.

  • This stock participated in 105.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.74% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
18.47%
Beta
0.59
0.03
Upside Capture
72.74%
Downside Capture
105.87%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MPAA ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


MPAA Risk / Return Rank: 5050
Overall Rank
MPAA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4949
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MPAA Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
MPAA Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
MPAA Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
MPAA Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MPAABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.26

0.90

-0.64

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.78

1.39

-0.61

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.40

1.40

-1.00

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.86

6.61

-5.74

Explore MPAA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. was 97.82%, occurring on Aug 30, 2000. Recovery took 3364 trading sessions.

The current Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. drawdown is 72.52%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.82%Oct 3, 1997734Aug 30, 20003364Jan 16, 20144098
-89.07%Nov 11, 20151875Apr 25, 2023
-47.31%May 20, 199661Aug 14, 1996229Jul 11, 1997290
-36.41%Dec 4, 201453Feb 20, 2015182Nov 9, 2015235
-24.59%Nov 14, 199544Jan 17, 199648Mar 26, 199692

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MPAA, comparing it with other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, MPAA has a P/E ratio of 112.5. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MPAA compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. MPAA currently has a PEG ratio of 2.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MPAA relative to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, MPAA has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MPAA in comparison with other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, MPAA has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items