MPAA Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental Outlook: MPAASellSource: Massive API
Composite: 32/100 · Confidence: 57%

Our analysis rates MPAA at only 32/100 on fundamental strength, reflecting significant weakness and a "Sell" outlook. Scoring just 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score, MPAA shows concerning weakness in profitability and operational health. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.31, MPAA falls into the distress zone, a signal of heightened financial risk. Earnings analysis shows neutral earnings momentum.

Strong Sell (0)Neutral (50)Strong Buy (100)
Piotroski F-Score
1230%
Altman Z-Score
1620%
Earnings Momentum
6530%
Short Sentiment
2920%
• Altman Z-Score: Distress zone
• Piotroski F-Score: Weak (0–2)
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9
Weak fundamentals
F1Positive ROA✗ Fail
F3Improving ROA✗ Fail
F5Decreasing Leverage✗ Fail
F6Improving Liquidity✓ Pass
F7No Dilution✓ Pass
F8Improving Gross Margin✗ Fail
F9Improving Asset Turnover✗ Fail
Altman Z-Score: 1.31Distress Zone
Original Z-Score (Manufacturing)
X1 (WC/TA)0.171
X2 (RE/TA)0.019
X3 (EBIT/TA)0.047
X4 (MktCap/TL)0.263
X5 (Rev/TA)0.762
Safe > 2.99 · Grey 1.81–2.99 · Distress < 1.81
Earnings Momentum
Aggregate: +0.30 (range: -2 to +2)
EPS Growth–2 consecutive quarters improving
Revenue Growth–1 consecutive quarters
Gross Margin▲▲Expanding
Operating Margin–Stable
Net Margin–Stable
Short Sentiment
Score: 29/100 (higher = more bullish)
SI% of Float3/57.9%
Days to Cover4/59.7 days
SVR Trend5/520d−50d: +401.5pts
SI Trend4/5+7.4%
About This Analysis

Piotroski F-Score is a 9-point scoring system developed by accounting professor Joseph Piotroski to assess the financial strength of a company. It evaluates profitability (ROA, operating cash flow, accruals), leverage and liquidity (debt ratio, current ratio, share dilution), and operating efficiency (gross margin, asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong fundamentals, while 0–3 suggest weakness.

Altman Z-Score is a formula developed by professor Edward Altman that predicts the probability of a company entering bankruptcy within two years. It combines five financial ratios — working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue — all relative to total assets. A score above 2.99 suggests the company is financially safe, while below 1.81 indicates distress. The Z-Score is not applicable to financial-sector companies (banks, insurance).

Earnings Momentum tracks quarter-over-quarter trends in EPS growth, revenue, and profit margins to assess whether a company's financial trajectory is improving or deteriorating. Short Sentiment evaluates bearish market positioning using short interest as a percentage of float, days to cover, and short volume trends — a high score (inverted) indicates bullish sentiment.

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