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MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC

CIK: 9182512 Annual ReportsLatest: 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.