17 December 2025
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MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC
CIK: 918251•2 Annual Reports•Latest: 2025-06-09
10-K / June 9, 2025
Revenue:$757,400,000
Income:-$19,470,000
10-K / June 28, 2024
Revenue:$200,000,000
Income:-$49,244,000
10-K / June 9, 2025
Summary of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
Business Overview
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPA) is a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket replacement parts and test solutions, utilizing industry-leading technology. The company operates primarily in the North American automotive aftermarket, which is valued at approximately $130 billion, and also participates in global markets.
Product Offerings
- Hard Parts: Approximately 44,000 SKUs including:
- Light-duty rotating electrical products (alternators, starters)
- Wheel hub assemblies and bearings
- Brake-related products (calipers, boosters, rotors, pads, master cylinders)
- Turbochargers
- Test Solutions & Diagnostic Equipment: For both internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles; includes bench-top testers, software emulators for electrification, and power supply hardware. These were acquired via D&V Electronics Ltd. (2017) and Mechanical Power Conversion (2018).
- Heavy-Duty Products: Parts for trucks, industrial, marine, and agricultural vehicles.
Market Segments
- DIY (Do-It-Yourself): Serviced by large retail chains and online resellers; consumers install parts themselves.
- DIFM (Do-It-For-Me): Serviced by warehouse distributors, dealer networks, and professional installers.
- Global Market for Test Solutions & Diagnostics: Rapidly expanding, especially for electric vehicle components and aerospace electric power systems.
- Heavy-Duty Market: Over $11 billion for truck, industrial, marine, and agricultural applications.
Distribution & Customers
- Major customers include Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, NAPA, O’Reilly Auto Parts, totaling around 26,000 retail outlets.
- Customers also include warranty replacement programs (OES), professional installers, and warehouse distributors.
- During fiscal 2025, about 98% of sales occurred in North America; 2% in Asia and Europe.
- Substantial customer concentration with the top three customers accounting for approximately 86%** of net sales**:
- Largest customer: ~37% of net sales in FY2025.
Employees & Operations
- Total employees: ~5,700 (as of March 31, 2025)
- U.S.: 300 employees
- Mexico: 5,000 employees
- Canada: 200 employees
- Malaysia & China: 200 employees
- Approx. 5,300 employees are engaged in production.
- Facilities located in:
- Torrance, CA (approx. 231,000 sq ft, leased)
- Multiple locations in Tijuana, Mexico (total approx. 1.28 million sq ft, leased)
- Malaysia, Canada, Singapore, China (leased facilities)
- Manufacturing primarily in Mexico, Canada, Malaysia, and some assembly in India.
Financial Highlights (Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025)
- Revenue: $757.4 million
- Net Loss: $19.47 million
- Gross Profit: $153.8 million
- Gross Margin: 20.3%
- Operating Income: $39.9 million
- Net Cash from Operating Activities: $45.5 million
- Total Debt (including revolver): $90.8 million (as of March 31, 2025)
- Market Capitalization (as of September 30, 2024): Approximately $138.4 million
This summary provides an overview of MPA’s core business functions, product lines, market segments, customer base, workforce, facilities, and recent financial performance based on the information provided.
