Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA)vsSea Ltd (SE)
MPAA
Motorcar Parts of America Inc
$14.08
-0.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $263.62M
SE
Sea Ltd
$108.37
+0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $66.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 3090% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $789.81M). SE leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 1.6%. MPAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. MPAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
MPAA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MPAA.
Margin of Safety
+52.3%
Fair Value
$240.26
Current Price
$108.37
$131.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 46.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MPAA
The strongest argument for MPAA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 46.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MPAA
The primary concerns for MPAA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 41.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MPAA profiles as a value stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 46.6% — sustainability is the question.
SE generates stronger free cash flow (919M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MPAA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 52/100). SE offers better value entry with a 52.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Motorcar Parts of America Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures and distributes parts for heavy duty truck, industrial, marine and agricultural applications. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California.
Sea Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Sea Limited is engaged in the digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services businesses in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the rest of Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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