Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
Motorcar Parts has an operating margin of 5.3%, meaning the company retains $5 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 26/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is down from 6.4% the prior year.
Motorcar Parts's revenue grew 5.5% year-over-year to $757.4M, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 44/100.
Motorcar Parts has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 2.72), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 11/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Motorcar Parts's current ratio of 1.46 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 38/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Motorcar Parts's free cash flow margin of 5.4% results in a low score of 27/100. Capital expenditures of $4.6M absorb a large share of operating cash flow.
Motorcar Parts scores 1.32, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Motorcar Parts passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Motorcar Parts generates $-2.34 in operating cash flow ($45.5M OCF vs -$19.5M net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.
This page shows Motorcar Parts (MPAA) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 16 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Key Financial Metrics
Motorcar Parts generated $757.4M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 5.5% from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts's EBITDA was $51.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 13.0% from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts generated $40.9M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 7.1% from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts reported -$19.5M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 60.5% from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts earned $-0.99 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 60.6% from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts held $9.4M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Motorcar Parts had 19M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 1.2% from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts's gross margin was 20.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 1.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts's operating margin was 5.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 1.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts's net profit margin was -2.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 4.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts invested $11.4M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 14.1% from the prior year.
Motorcar Parts spent $4.8M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.
Motorcar Parts invested $4.6M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 357.8% from the prior year.
MPAA Income Statement
| Metric | Q3'26 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $167.7M0.0% | $167.7M-24.3% | $221.5M+17.6% | $188.4M+1.2% | $186.2M-10.6% | $208.2M+22.5% | $169.9M-1.1% | $171.9M |
| Cost of Revenue | $134.8M0.0% | $134.8M-24.6% | $178.7M+15.7% | $154.4M+9.3% | $141.3M-15.3% | $166.9M+18.6% | $140.7M-0.8% | $141.8M |
| Gross Profit | $32.9M0.0% | $32.9M-23.1% | $42.7M+26.0% | $33.9M-24.4% | $44.9M+8.7% | $41.3M+41.5% | $29.2M-2.9% | $30.0M |
| R&D Expenses | $3.5M0.0% | $3.5M-11.9% | $3.9M+18.8% | $3.3M+9.9% | $3.0M+23.1% | $2.4M+0.4% | $2.4M-4.2% | $2.5M |
| SG&A Expenses | $15.3M0.0% | $15.3M-10.3% | $17.1M+34.7% | $12.7M-21.8% | $16.2M+7.7% | $15.1M-9.7% | $16.7M+9.7% | $15.2M |
| Operating Income | $8.3M0.0% | $8.3M-49.1% | $16.4M-18.4% | $20.1M+14.2% | $17.6M+40.4% | $12.5M+293.9% | -$6.5M-167.8% | $9.5M |
| Interest Expense | $1.3M+112.1% | -$10.9M+14.2% | -$12.7M+0.9% | -$12.8M+11.2% | -$14.4M-1.8% | -$14.2M+1.4% | -$14.4M | N/A |
| Income Tax | $434K+200.0% | -$434K-112.2% | $3.6M+46.8% | $2.4M+117.5% | $1.1M+22.3% | $912K+612.4% | -$178K-100.5% | $37.3M |
| Net Income | $1.8M0.0% | $1.8M+182.7% | -$2.1M-170.6% | $3.0M+32.8% | $2.3M+177.6% | -$3.0M+83.7% | -$18.1M+61.7% | -$47.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.090.0% | $0.09+181.8% | $-0.11-173.3% | $0.15+36.4% | $0.11+173.3% | $-0.15+83.7% | $-0.92+61.7% | $-2.40 |
MPAA Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q3'26 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $991.3M0.0% | $991.3M+0.1% | $990.0M+1.7% | $973.4M+2.5% | $949.5M-3.7% | $986.2M+0.8% | $978.0M-1.8% | $995.9M |
| Current Assets | $557.8M0.0% | $557.8M+2.0% | $546.7M+5.3% | $519.4M+3.0% | $504.3M-8.0% | $548.2M+1.5% | $540.0M-0.8% | $544.4M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $17.5M0.0% | $17.5M+11.5% | $15.7M+25.9% | $12.5M+15.4% | $10.8M+3.8% | $10.4M+38.3% | $7.5M-38.0% | $12.2M |
| Inventory | $399.0M0.0% | $399.0M+7.1% | $372.6M+1.6% | $366.8M-0.1% | $367.0M-3.1% | $378.8M-6.0% | $402.9M+7.7% | $374.3M |
| Accounts Receivable | $80.7M0.0% | $80.7M-22.4% | $104.0M+21.6% | $85.5M+4.3% | $82.0M-27.2% | $112.7M+43.3% | $78.6M-15.5% | $93.0M |
| Goodwill | N/A | $3.2M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $3.2M | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $732.8M0.0% | $732.8M+0.2% | $731.4M+2.6% | $713.2M+3.8% | $686.8M-4.9% | $722.3M+1.6% | $710.8M-0.5% | $714.2M |
| Current Liabilities | $390.8M0.0% | $390.8M+4.3% | $374.8M+3.9% | $360.6M+3.4% | $348.6M-11.5% | $393.9M+0.7% | $391.3M+0.5% | $389.5M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $258.5M0.0% | $258.5M0.0% | $258.5M-0.6% | $260.1M-1.0% | $262.7M-0.5% | $264.0M-1.2% | $267.2M-5.2% | $281.8M |
| Retained Earnings | $22.7M0.0% | $22.7M+8.5% | $20.9M-9.3% | $23.1M+11.2% | $20.8M+12.4% | $18.5M-13.8% | $21.4M-43.9% | $38.2M |
MPAA Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q3'26 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $23.7M+387.6% | -$8.2M-137.6% | $21.9M+118.0% | $10.0M-70.8% | $34.4M+50.3% | $22.9M+209.6% | -$20.8M-138.9% | $53.6M |
| Capital Expenditures | $2.3M+439.6% | $417K-59.4% | $1.0M+27.1% | $807K+20.6% | $669K+20.1% | $557K+13.7% | $490K+67.2% | $293K |
| Free Cash Flow | $21.4M+347.7% | -$8.6M-141.5% | $20.8M+126.0% | $9.2M-72.6% | $33.7M+51.1% | $22.3M+204.5% | -$21.3M-140.0% | $53.3M |
| Investing Cash Flow | $2.1M+631.2% | -$404K+56.8% | -$936K-16.1% | -$806K-26.9% | -$635K-36.0% | -$467K+8.8% | -$512K-64.1% | -$312K |
| Financing Cash Flow | $14.3M+43.4% | $10.0M+156.9% | -$17.6M-159.1% | -$6.8M+79.1% | -$32.4M-66.0% | -$19.5M-228.8% | $15.2M+129.4% | -$51.7M |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | $8.4M+67.2% | $5.0M+259.7% | $1.4M-29.3% | $2.0M-6.2% | $2.1M | $0 | $0 | N/A |
MPAA Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q3'26 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 19.6%0.0pp | 19.6%+0.3pp | 19.3%+1.3pp | 18.0%-6.1pp | 24.1%+4.3pp | 19.8%+2.7pp | 17.2%-0.3pp | 17.5% |
| Operating Margin | 5.0%0.0pp | 5.0%-2.4pp | 7.4%-3.3pp | 10.7%+1.2pp | 9.4%+3.4pp | 6.0%+9.8pp | -3.8%-9.3pp | 5.5% |
| Net Margin | 1.1%0.0pp | 1.1%+2.0pp | -1.0%-2.6pp | 1.6%+0.4pp | 1.2%+2.7pp | -1.4%+9.2pp | -10.7%+16.8pp | -27.5% |
| Return on Equity | 0.7%0.0pp | 0.7% | N/A | 1.2%+0.3pp | 0.9% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | 0.2%0.0pp | 0.2%+0.4pp | -0.2%-0.5pp | 0.3%+0.1pp | 0.2%+0.5pp | -0.3%+1.6pp | -1.8%+2.9pp | -4.7% |
| Current Ratio | 1.430.0 | 1.43-0.0 | 1.46+0.0 | 1.440.0 | 1.45+0.1 | 1.39+0.0 | 1.38-0.0 | 1.40 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 2.830.0 | 2.830.0 | 2.83+0.1 | 2.74+0.1 | 2.61-0.1 | 2.74+0.1 | 2.66+0.1 | 2.53 |
| FCF Margin | 12.8%+17.9pp | -5.2%-14.6pp | 9.4%+4.5pp | 4.9%-13.2pp | 18.1%+7.4pp | 10.7%+23.3pp | -12.6%-43.6pp | 31.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motorcar Parts's annual revenue?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) reported $757.4M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Motorcar Parts's revenue growing?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) revenue grew by 5.5% year-over-year, from $717.7M to $757.4M in fiscal year 2025.
Is Motorcar Parts profitable?
No, Motorcar Parts (MPAA) reported a net income of -$19.5M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -2.6%.
What is Motorcar Parts's earnings per share (EPS)?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) reported diluted earnings per share of $-0.99 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 60.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.
What is Motorcar Parts's EBITDA?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had EBITDA of $51.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is Motorcar Parts's gross margin?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had a gross margin of 20.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Motorcar Parts's operating margin?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had an operating margin of 5.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Motorcar Parts's net profit margin?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had a net profit margin of -2.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Motorcar Parts's free cash flow?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) generated $40.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 7.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Motorcar Parts's operating cash flow?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) generated $45.5M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Motorcar Parts's total assets?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had $957.6M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Motorcar Parts's capital expenditures?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) invested $4.6M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Motorcar Parts spend on research and development?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) invested $11.4M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
Does Motorcar Parts buy back shares?
Yes, Motorcar Parts (MPAA) spent $4.8M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.
How many shares does Motorcar Parts have outstanding?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had 19M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2025.
What is Motorcar Parts's current ratio?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had a current ratio of 1.46 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Motorcar Parts's debt-to-equity ratio?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.72 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Motorcar Parts's return on assets (ROA)?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) had a return on assets of -2.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Motorcar Parts's Altman Z-Score?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.32, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios—working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets—to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Motorcar Parts's Piotroski F-Score?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Motorcar Parts's earnings high quality?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) has an earnings quality ratio of -2.34x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Motorcar Parts?
Motorcar Parts (MPAA) scores 29 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.