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Motorcar Parts of America Reports Record Fiscal Third Quarter Results

- Record Sales and Gross Profit with Strong Cash Flow Generation -

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) today reported results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2024, with a continued favorable full-year outlook supported by record third quarter sales and gross profit, and the ongoing benefits of strategic initiatives to further enhance profitability.

Key highlights for the fiscal third quarter.

  • Net sales increased 8.3 percent to a fiscal third quarter record $186.2 million.
  • Gross profit increased 49.4 percent to a record $44.9 million.
  • Net income for the quarter was $2.3 million.
  • Generated cash from operating activities of $34.4 million and reduced net bank debt by $30.3 million.
  • Repurchased 268,130 shares for $2.1 million.
  • Non-cash items reduced net income by $5.0 million and gross profit by $3.4 million for the quarter, as detailed in the exhibits.

Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results

Net sales for the fiscal 2025 third quarter increased 8.3 percent to a third quarter record $186.2 million from $171.9 million in the prior year.

Gross profit for the fiscal 2025 third quarter increased 49.4 percent to a record $44.9 million from $30.0 million a year earlier. Gross margin for the fiscal 2025 third quarter was 24.1 percent compared with 17.5 percent a year earlier. Gross margin for the fiscal 2025 third quarter was impacted by $3.4 million, or 1.8 percent, of non-cash expenses, as detailed in Exhibit 3.

Interest expense for the fiscal third quarter decreased by $3.9 million to $14.4 million from $18.3 million a year ago, impacted by lower average outstanding balances under the company’s credit facility and lower interest rates.

Net income for the fiscal 2025 third quarter was $2.3 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, including the impact of non-cash expenses of $5.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, as detailed in Exhibit 1. Net loss for the prior year was $47.2 million, or $2.40 per share, including the impact of non-cash expenses of $40.4 million, or $2.06 per share, and cash expenses of $1.4 million, or $0.07 per share, as detailed in Exhibit 1.

“We achieved solid results for the quarter and continue to benefit from strategic initiatives designed to enhance our performance. While customer specific internal dynamics can have a short-term impact on suppliers, we are optimistic about our ability to further leverage our leadership position within the non-discretionary aftermarket parts market – supported by quality products, customer-centric service and an industry recognized commitment to excellence,” said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president, and chief executive officer.

“The underlying fundamentals of our business continue to be strong and we remain focused on enhancing shareholder value and achieving continued success,” Joffe added.

He highlighted that the company generated approximately $34.4 million of cash from operating activities during fiscal 2025 third quarter and reduced net bank debt by $30.3 million to $84.0 million from $114.3 million.

Nine-Month Results

Net sales for the fiscal 2025 nine-month period increased 6.8 percent to a record $564.2 million from $528.2 million a year ago.

Gross profit for the fiscal 2025 nine-month period increased 18.0 percent to a record $115.3 million from $97.8 million a year earlier. Gross margin for the fiscal 2025 nine-month period was 20.4 percent compared with 18.5 percent a year earlier. Gross margin for the fiscal 2025 nine-month period was impacted by $10.3 million, or 1.8 percent, of non-cash expenses, and $1.3 million, or 0.2 percent, of one-time cash expenses, as detailed in Exhibit 4. In addition to the items detailed in Exhibit 4, gross profit for the current nine-month period was also impacted by $4.0 million, or 0.7 percent, of certain one-time expenses for onboarding new business.

Interest expense decreased by $2.4 million for the nine months to $43.0 million from $45.4 million a year ago, impacted by lower average outstanding balances under the company’s credit facility and lower interest rates.

Net loss for the fiscal 2025 nine-month period was $18.7 million, or $0.95 per share, including the impact of non-cash expenses of $22.4 million, or $1.13 per share, and one-time cash expenses of $3.3 million, or $0.17 per share, as detailed in Exhibit 2. Net loss for the prior year nine-month period was $50.6 million, or $2.58 per share, including the impact of non-cash expenses of $49.5 million, or $2.53 per share, and cash expenses of $5.8 million, or $0.30 per share, as detailed in Exhibit 2. In addition to the items detailed in Exhibit 2, as previously noted, results for the current nine-month period were also impacted by $4.0 million, or $0.15 per share, of certain one-time expenses for onboarding new business.

During the fiscal third quarter, the company repurchased 268,130 shares for $2.1 million at an average share price of $7.82 under its current authorization program, supported by solid cash generation from operating activities. The company anticipates further opportunities to build shareholder value through enhanced profitability and strong cash generation.

Use of Non-GAAP Measure

This press release includes the following non-GAAP measure – EBITDA, which is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of financial performance. The company believes this non-GAAP measure, when considered together with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to the company’s results of operations. However, this non-GAAP measure has significant limitations in that it does not reflect all the costs and other items associated with the operation of the company’s business as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company’s non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently and are therefore not comparable to similar measures by other companies. Therefore, investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance in accordance with GAAP. For a definition and reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, its corresponding GAAP measure, see the financial tables included in this press release. Also, refer to our Form 8-K to which this release is attached, and other filings we make with the SEC, for further information regarding this measure.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and David Lee, chief financial officer, will host an investor conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time to discuss the company’s financial results and operations. The call will be open to all interested investors either through a live audio webcast at www.motorcarparts.com or live by calling (888) 440-5584 (domestic) or (646) 960-0457 (international). For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived on Motorcar Parts of America’s website www.motorcarparts.com. A telephone playback of the conference call will also be available from approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific time on February 10, 2025 through 8:59 p.m. Pacific time on February 17, 2025 by calling (800) 770-2030 (domestic) or (609) 800-9909 (toll) and using access code: 1545314.

About Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer, manufacturer, and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts -- including alternators, starters, wheel bearings and hub assemblies, brake calipers, brake pads, brake rotors, brake master cylinders, brake power boosters, turbochargers, and diagnostic testing equipment utilized in imported and domestic passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy-duty applications. Its products are sold to automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with facilities located in California, New York, Mexico, Malaysia, China and India, and administrative offices located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, and Canada. In addition, the company’s electrical vehicle subsidiary designs and manufactures testing solutions for performance, endurance, and production of multiple components in the electric power train – providing simulation, emulation, and production applications for the electrification of both automotive and aerospace industries, including electric vehicle charging systems. Additional information is available at www.motorcarparts.com.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for certain forward-looking statements. The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on the company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the company. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the company) and are subject to change based upon various factors. Reference is also made to the Risk Factors set forth in the company’s Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June 2024 and in its Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC for additional risks and uncertainties facing the company. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise.

(Financial tables follow)

 

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
December 31, December 31,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 
Net sales

$

186,176,000

 

$

171,862,000

 

$

564,249,000

 

$

528,206,000

 

Cost of goods sold

 

141,294,000

 

 

141,819,000

 

 

448,916,000

 

 

430,448,000

 

Gross profit

 

44,882,000

 

 

30,043,000

 

 

115,333,000

 

 

97,758,000

 

Operating expenses:
General and administrative

 

16,212,000

 

 

15,198,000

 

 

47,934,000

 

 

42,125,000

 

Sales and marketing

 

5,621,000

 

 

5,931,000

 

 

16,904,000

 

 

17,038,000

 

Research and development

 

3,008,000

 

 

2,539,000

 

 

7,884,000

 

 

7,352,000

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

2,460,000

 

 

(3,149,000

)

 

18,966,000

 

 

(2,659,000

)

Total operating expenses

 

27,301,000

 

 

20,519,000

 

 

91,688,000

 

 

63,856,000

 

Operating income

 

17,581,000

 

 

9,524,000

 

 

23,645,000

 

 

33,902,000

 

Other expenses:
Interest expense, net

 

14,435,000

 

 

18,297,000

 

 

43,004,000

 

 

45,400,000

 

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability

 

(260,000

)

 

1,160,000

 

 

(2,460,000

)

 

1,690,000

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

168,000

 

Total other expenses

 

14,175,000

 

 

19,457,000

 

 

40,544,000

 

 

47,258,000

 

Income (loss) before income tax expense

 

3,406,000

 

 

(9,933,000

)

 

(16,899,000

)

 

(13,356,000

)

Income tax expense

 

1,115,000

 

 

37,281,000

 

 

1,849,000

 

 

37,226,000

 

 
Net income (loss)

$

2,291,000

 

$

(47,214,000

)

$

(18,748,000

)

$

(50,582,000

)

Basic net income (loss) per share

$

0.12

 

$

(2.40

)

$

(0.95

)

$

(2.58

)

Diluted net income (loss) per share

$

0.11

 

$

(2.40

)

$

(0.95

)

$

(2.58

)

 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic

 

19,783,170

 

 

19,634,306

 

 

19,739,481

 

 

19,580,960

 

Diluted

 

20,416,958

 

 

19,634,306

 

 

19,739,481

 

 

19,580,960

 

 
 

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 
December 31, 2024 March 31, 2024
ASSETS (Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

10,810,000

$

13,974,000

Short-term investments

 

1,909,000

 

1,837,000

Accounts receivable — net

 

82,040,000

 

96,296,000

Inventory — net

 

367,028,000

 

397,328,000

Contract assets

 

22,213,000

 

27,139,000

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

20,304,000

 

23,885,000

Total current assets

 

504,304,000

 

560,459,000

Plant and equipment — net

 

30,954,000

 

38,338,000

Operating lease assets

 

67,552,000

 

83,973,000

Long-term deferred income taxes

 

5,664,000

 

2,976,000

Long-term contract assets

 

334,424,000

 

320,282,000

Goodwill and intangible assets — net

 

3,846,000

 

4,274,000

Other assets

 

2,764,000

 

1,700,000

TOTAL ASSETS

$

949,508,000

$

1,012,002,000

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

158,113,000

$

185,182,000

Customer finished goods returns accrual

 

40,732,000

 

38,312,000

Contract liabilities

 

36,239,000

 

37,591,000

Revolving loan

 

94,802,000

 

128,000,000

Other current liabilities

 

9,417,000

 

7,021,000

Operating lease liabilities

 

9,308,000

 

8,319,000

Total current liabilities

 

348,611,000

 

404,425,000

Convertible notes, related party

 

32,377,000

 

30,776,000

Long-term contract liabilities

 

231,962,000

 

212,068,000

Long-term deferred income taxes

 

524,000

 

511,000

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

66,833,000

 

72,240,000

Other liabilities

 

6,530,000

 

6,872,000

Total liabilities

 

686,837,000

 

726,892,000

Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock; par value $.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

-

 

-

Series A junior participating preferred stock; par value $.01 per share, 20,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

-

 

-

Common stock; par value $.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 19,583,711 and 19,662,380 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively

 

196,000

 

197,000

Additional paid-in capital

 

236,988,000

 

236,255,000

Retained earnings

 

20,755,000

 

39,503,000

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

4,732,000

 

9,155,000

Total shareholders' equity

 

262,671,000

 

285,110,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

949,508,000

$

1,012,002,000

 

Additional Information and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the company has included the following additional information and non-GAAP financial measures for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Among other things, the company uses such additional information and non-GAAP adjusted financial measures in addition to and together with corresponding GAAP measures to help analyze the performance of its business.

The company believes this information helps provide a more complete understanding of the company's results of operations and the factors and trends affecting the company's business. However, this information should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, information contained in the company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company’s non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently and are therefore not comparable to similar measures by other companies.

The company defines EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income is provided below along with information regarding such items.

 

Items Impacting Net Income for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Exhibit 1

 
Three Months Ended December 31,

2024

2023

$

Per Share

$

Per Share

GAAP net income (loss)

$

2,291,000

 

$

0.11

 

$

(47,214,000

)

$

(2.40

)

 
Non-cash items impacting net income
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

2,664,000

 

$

0.13

 

$

2,838,000

 

$

0.14

 

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

758,000

 

 

0.04

 

 

1,607,000

 

 

0.08

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

993,000

 

 

0.05

 

 

1,425,000

 

 

0.07

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

2,460,000

 

 

0.12

 

 

(3,149,000

)

 

(0.16

)

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability

 

(260,000

)

 

(0.01

)

 

1,160,000

 

 

0.06

 

Tax effect (a)

 

(1,654,000

)

 

(0.08

)

 

(970,000

)

 

(0.05

)

Tax valuation allowance

 

37,461,000

 

 

1.91

 

Total non-cash items impacting net income

$

4,961,000

 

$

0.24

 

$

40,372,000

 

$

2.06

 

 
Cash items impacting net income
Supply chain disruptions and related costs (b)

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

1,555,000

 

$

0.08

 

New product line start-up costs and transition expenses, and severance and other (c)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

296,000

 

 

0.02

 

Tax effect (a)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(463,000

)

 

(0.02

)

Total cash items impacting net income

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

1,388,000

 

$

0.07

 

 
(a) Tax effect is calculated by applying an income tax rate of 25.0% to items listed above; this rate may differ from the period's actual income tax rate.
(b) For the three months ended December 31, 2023, consists of $1,555,000 impacting gross profit.
(c) For the three months ended December 31, 2023, consists of $296,000 included in operating expenses.
 
Items Impacting Net Income for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

 
Nine Months Ended December 30,

2024

2023

$ Per Share $ Per Share
GAAP net loss

$

(18,748,000

)

$

(0.95

)

$

(50,582,000

)

$

(2.58

)

 
Non-cash items impacting net income
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

8,013,000

 

$

0.41

 

$

8,202,000

 

$

0.42

 

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

2,316,000

 

 

0.12

 

 

4,380,000

 

 

0.22

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

3,009,000

 

 

0.15

 

 

4,268,000

 

 

0.22

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

18,966,000

 

 

0.96

 

 

(2,659,000

)

 

(0.14

)

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability and loss on extinguishment of debt

 

(2,460,000

)

 

(0.12

)

 

1,858,000

 

 

0.09

 

Tax effect (a)

 

(7,461,000

)

 

(0.38

)

 

(4,012,000

)

 

(0.20

)

Tax valuation allowance

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

37,461,000

 

 

1.91

 

Total non-cash items impacting net income

$

22,383,000

 

$

1.13

 

$

49,498,000

 

$

2.53

 

 
Cash items impacting net income
Supply chain disruptions and related costs (b)

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

6,738,000

 

$

0.34

 

New product line start-up costs and transition expenses, and severance and other (c)

 

4,438,000

 

 

0.22

 

 

980,000

 

 

0.05

 

Tax effect (a)

 

(1,110,000

)

 

(0.06

)

 

(1,930,000

)

 

(0.10

)

Total cash items impacting net income

$

3,328,000

 

$

0.17

 

$

5,788,000

 

$

0.30

 

 
(a) Tax effect is calculated by applying an income tax rate of 25.0% to items listed above; this rate may differ from the period's actual income tax rate.
(b) For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, consists of $6,738,000 impacting gross profit.
(c) For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, consists of $1,298,000 impacting gross profit and $3,140,000 included in operating expenses.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, consists of $980,000 included in operating expenses.
 

Items Impacting Gross Profit for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

 

Exhibit 3

 
Three Months Ended December 31,

2024

2023

$

Gross Margin

$

Gross Margin

GAAP gross profit

$

44,882,000

24.1

%

$

30,043,000

17.5

%

 
Non-cash items impacting gross profit
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

2,664,000

1.4

%

$

2,838,000

1.7

%

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

758,000

0.4

%

 

1,607,000

0.9

%

Total non-cash items impacting gross profit

$

3,422,000

1.8

%

$

4,445,000

2.6

%

 
Cash items impacting gross profit
Supply chain disruptions and related costs

$

-

-

 

$

1,555,000

0.9

%

Total cash items impacting gross profit

$

-

-

 

$

1,555,000

0.9

%

 
 

Items Impacting Gross Profit for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Exhibit 4

 
Nine Months Ended December 31,

2024

2023

$ Gross Margin $ Gross Margin
GAAP gross profit

$

115,333,000

20.4

%

$

97,758,000

18.5

%

 
Non-cash items impacting gross profit
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

8,013,000

1.4

%

$

8,202,000

1.6

%

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

2,316,000

0.4

%

 

4,380,000

0.8

%

Total non-cash items impacting gross profit

$

10,329,000

1.8

%

$

12,582,000

2.4

%

 
Cash items impacting gross profit
Supply chain disruptions and related costs

$

-

-

 

$

6,738,000

1.3

%

New product line start-up costs and transition expenses

 

1,298,000

0.2

%

 

-

-

 

Total cash items impacting gross profit

$

1,298,000

0.2

%

$

6,738,000

1.3

%

 
 
Items Impacting EBITDA for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

Exhibit 5

 
Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

GAAP net income (loss)

$

2,291,000

 

$

(47,214,000

)

$

(18,748,000

)

$

(50,582,000

)

Interest expense, net

 

14,435,000

 

 

18,297,000

 

 

43,004,000

 

 

45,400,000

 

Income tax expense

 

1,115,000

 

 

37,281,000

 

 

1,849,000

 

 

37,226,000

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,532,000

 

 

2,878,000

 

 

7,862,000

 

 

8,844,000

 

EBITDA

$

20,373,000

 

$

11,242,000

 

$

33,967,000

 

$

40,888,000

 

 
Non-cash items impacting EBITDA
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

2,664,000

 

$

2,838,000

 

$

8,013,000

 

$

8,202,000

 

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

758,000

 

 

1,607,000

 

 

2,316,000

 

 

4,380,000

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

993,000

 

 

1,425,000

 

 

3,009,000

 

 

4,268,000

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

2,460,000

 

 

(3,149,000

)

 

18,966,000

 

 

(2,659,000

)

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability and loss on extinguishment of debt

 

(260,000

)

 

1,160,000

 

 

(2,460,000

)

 

1,858,000

 

Total non-cash items impacting EBITDA

$

6,615,000

 

$

3,881,000

 

$

29,844,000

 

$

16,049,000

 

 
Cash items impacting EBITDA
Supply chain disruptions and related costs

$

-

 

$

1,555,000

 

$

-

 

$

6,738,000

 

New product line start-up costs and transition expenses, and severance and other

 

-

 

 

296,000

 

 

4,438,000

 

 

980,000

 

Total cash items impacting EBITDA

$

-

 

$

1,851,000

 

$

4,438,000

 

$

7,718,000

 

 

Contacts

Gary S. Maier

Vice President, Corporate Communications & IR

(310) 972-5124