Motorcar Parts of America
MPAA
About: Motorcar Parts of America Inc is a supplier of automotive aftermarket non-discretionary replacement parts and test solutions and diagnostic equipment. It operate in the non-discretionary automotive aftermarket for replacement hard part in North America and includes products such as light-duty rotating electrical products, wheel hub products, brake-related products, and turbochargers. In addition, it sell test solutions and diagnostic equipment. The company operates in three segments Hard Parts, Test Solutions and Diagnostic Equipment, and Heavy Duty. Key revenue is generated from Hard Parts, which includes (i) light duty rotating electric products such as alternators and starters, (ii) wheel hub products, (iii) brake-related products, including brake calipers, brake boosters, brake rotors.
Employees: 5,700
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Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
84% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 35 | Existing positions reduced: 19
67% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 35 | Existing positions closed: 21
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 3 (+1) [Q2]
29% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $141M [Q1] → $182M (+$40.8M) [Q2]
18% more funds holding
Funds holding: 80 [Q1] → 94 (+14) [Q2]
7.73% more ownership
Funds ownership: 75.78% [Q1] → 83.51% (+7.73%) [Q2]
34% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $125K | Put options by funds: $188K
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