Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA) P/E Ratio History
UndervaluedTrading at 23.0x vs 5Y avg 112.0x · 30th percentile · Below historical baseline · Data 1996–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of July 8, 2026, Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.0x, with a stock price of $14.28 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.55.
The current P/E is 79% below its 5-year average of 112.0x. Over the past five years, MPAA's P/E has ranged from a low of 14.4x to a high of 1172.5x, placing the current valuation at the 30th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, MPAA is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 309 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 184.9x.
Relative to the broader market, MPAA trades roughly in line with the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.9x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our MPAA DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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MPAA P/E vs Peers
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4B | 21.0 | 1.40 | +8% | |
| $829M | 20.3 | - | -24% | |
| $346M | 18.1 | - | +13% | |
| $7B | 11.2Lowest | 4.70 | -11% | |
| $72B | 29.2 | 2.34 | +10% | |
| $50B | 21.2 | 1.41 | -3% | |
| $3B | 76.5 | - | +113%Best | |
| $18B | 273.8 | - | -93% | |
| $9B | 12.4 | 0.36Best | +19% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
MPAA Historical P/E Data (1996–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q4 | - | $11.06 | $0.55 | 20.2x | -58% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Dec 31 2025 | $12.34 | $0.09 | 134.9x | +178% |
| FY2026 Q2 | - | $16.54 | $0.11 | 146.0x | +201% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Jun 30 2025 | $11.20 | $0.07 | 152.8x | +215% |
| FY2023 Q1 | - | $13.12 | $0.32 | 40.5x | -16% |
| FY2022 Q4 | - | $17.83 | $0.37 | 47.8x | -1% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Dec 31 2021 | $17.07 | $0.43 | 39.7x | -18% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $19.50 | $0.71 | 27.5x | -43% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Jun 30 2021 | $22.44 | $1.30 | 17.3x | -64% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Mar 31 2021 | $22.50 | $1.10 | 20.5x | -58% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $19.62 | $0.63 | 31.1x | -36% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Sep 30 2020 | $15.56 | $0.23 | 67.7x | +39% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Dec 31 2018 | $16.64 | $0.22 | 75.6x | +56% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Sep 30 2018 | $23.45 | $0.02 | 1172.5x | +2317% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Jun 30 2018 | $18.71 | $0.13 | 143.9x | +197% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Mar 31 2018 | $21.43 | $0.82 | 26.1x | -46% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Dec 31 2017 | $24.99 | $0.85 | 29.4x | -39% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Sep 30 2017 | $29.46 | $1.78 | 16.6x | -66% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Jun 30 2017 | $28.24 | $1.96 | 14.4x | -70% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Mar 31 2017 | $30.73 | $1.93 | 15.9x | -67% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Dec 31 2016 | $26.92 | $1.55 | 17.4x | -64% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Sep 30 2016 | $28.78 | $1.39 | 20.7x | -57% |
| FY2017 Q1 | - | $27.18 | $0.84 | 32.2x | -34% |
| FY2016 Q4 | - | $37.98 | $0.55 | 68.6x | +41% |
| FY2016 Q3 | - | $33.81 | $0.59 | 57.0x | +17% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Sep 30 2015 | $31.34 | $0.34 | 91.2x | +88% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $30.09 | $0.51 | 59.0x | +22% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $27.79 | $0.66 | 42.1x | -13% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Dec 31 2014 | $31.09 | $0.69 | 45.1x | -7% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $27.21 | $0.60 | 45.4x | -7% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Jun 30 2014 | $24.35 | $0.66 | 36.9x | -24% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Mar 31 2014 | $26.57 | $7.32 | 3.6x | -93% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $19.30 | $2.04 | 9.5x | -80% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Sep 30 2013 | $12.67 | $2.03 | 6.2x | -87% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Jun 30 2013 | $9.17 | $1.26 | 7.3x | -85% |
| FY2012 Q1 | - | $15.01 | $0.60 | 25.0x | -48% |
| FY2011 Q4 | - | $13.98 | $1.00 | 14.0x | -71% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Dec 31 2010 | $13.04 | $1.04 | 12.5x | -74% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $8.68 | $0.92 | 9.4x | -81% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Jun 30 2010 | $6.38 | $0.91 | 7.0x | -86% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Mar 31 2010 | $6.50 | $0.80 | 8.1x | -83% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $5.08 | $0.46 | 11.0x | -77% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Sep 30 2009 | $5.12 | $0.26 | 20.1x | -59% |
| FY2010 Q1 | - | $3.90 | $0.17 | 23.6x | -51% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $4.00 | $0.32 | 12.7x | -74% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Dec 31 2008 | $3.90 | $0.64 | 6.1x | -88% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $6.04 | $0.65 | 9.2x | -81% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Jun 30 2008 | $7.55 | $0.50 | 15.0x | -69% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Mar 31 2008 | $6.02 | $0.41 | 14.5x | -70% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Dec 31 2006 | $14.70 | $0.02 | 735.0x | +1415% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Sep 30 2006 | $13.50 | $0.40 | 33.8x | -30% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Jun 30 2006 | $12.40 | $0.80 | 15.5x | -68% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Mar 31 2006 | $13.35 | $0.46 | 29.0x | -40% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Dec 31 2005 | $9.95 | $0.37 | 26.9x | -45% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Sep 30 2005 | $10.90 | $0.50 | 21.8x | -55% |
| FY2006 Q1 | - | $11.08 | $0.56 | 19.8x | -59% |
| FY2005 Q4 | - | $10.95 | $0.75 | 14.6x | -70% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Dec 31 2004 | $9.50 | $0.88 | 10.8x | -78% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $7.50 | $0.79 | 9.5x | -80% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Jun 30 2004 | $9.35 | $0.51 | 18.3x | -62% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Mar 31 2004 | $8.35 | $0.56 | 14.9x | -69% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Dec 31 2003 | $5.66 | $0.71 | 8.0x | -84% |
| FY2004 Q2 | - | $3.70 | $0.92 | 4.0x | -92% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Jun 30 2003 | $3.30 | $1.13 | 2.9x | -94% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Mar 31 2003 | $2.25 | $1.28 | 1.8x | -96% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $2.90 | $1.63 | 1.8x | -96% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Sep 30 2002 | $2.80 | $1.40 | 2.0x | -96% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Jun 30 2002 | $4.10 | $1.62 | 2.5x | -95% |
| FY2002 Q4 | Mar 31 2002 | $4.55 | $1.52 | 3.0x | -94% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Dec 31 2001 | $3.15 | $0.16 | 19.7x | -59% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Sep 30 2001 | $2.87 | $0.16 | 17.9x | -63% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Jun 30 2001 | $1.34 | $0.06 | 22.3x | -54% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Mar 31 2001 | $1.41 | $0.18 | 7.8x | -84% |
| FY1999 Q3 | - | $11.44 | $1.00 | 11.4x | -76% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Sep 30 1998 | $11.63 | $1.14 | 10.2x | -79% |
| FY1999 Q1 | - | $14.75 | $1.19 | 12.4x | -74% |
| FY1998 Q4 | - | $17.81 | $1.17 | 15.2x | -69% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Dec 31 1997 | $16.75 | $1.18 | 14.2x | -71% |
| FY1998 Q2 | - | $20.19 | $1.18 | 17.1x | -65% |
| FY1998 Q1 | Jun 30 1997 | $17.00 | $1.11 | 15.3x | -68% |
| FY1997 Q4 | Mar 31 1997 | $14.13 | $1.09 | 13.0x | -73% |
| FY1997 Q3 | - | $14.63 | $1.09 | 13.4x | -72% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Sep 30 1996 | $13.25 | $1.05 | 12.6x | -74% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Jun 30 1996 | $15.75 | $1.02 | 15.4x | -68% |
| FY1996 Q4 | Mar 31 1996 | $15.75 | $0.97 | 16.2x | -67% |
| FY1996 Q3 | Dec 31 1995 | $13.13 | $0.78 | 16.8x | -65% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Sep 30 1995 | $13.88 | $0.62 | 22.4x | -54% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 48.5x
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MPAA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MPAA stock.
What is MPAA's P/E ratio?
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 23.0x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.55. The 5-year average P/E is 112.0x and the historical range spans 14.4x to 1172.5x.
Is MPAA stock overvalued or undervalued?
MPAA trades at 23.0x P/E, below its 5-year average of 112.0x. At the 30th percentile of its historical range (14.4x–1172.5x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is MPAA stock expensive?
No, MPAA is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 23.0x is below the 5-year average of 112.0x and sits at the 30th percentile of its valuation range.
What is MPAA's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, MPAA's P/E ratio has ranged from 14.4x to 1172.5x, with a median of 39.7x and an average of 112.0x. The current P/E of 23.0x places the stock at the 30th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1996–2026.
How does MPAA's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
MPAA trades at 23.0x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.9x. The 11% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does MPAA's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. P/E of 23.0x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 21.2x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is MPAA's PEG ratio?
MPAA PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 23.0x and EPS growth of 162.6%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is MPAA's earnings yield?
MPAA earnings yield is 4.34%, the inverse of its 23.0x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.