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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3529
Positioning
Market Dominance
Retail Trade
Retail
$44M
David Meniane
CarParts.com, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories in the United States and the Philippines. It offers replacement parts, such as parts for the exterior of an automobile; mirror products; engine and chassis components, as well as other mechanical and electrical parts. The company also sells auto parts to collision repair shops; markets Kool-Vue products to auto parts wholesale distributors.
Headcount
1.5K
HQ Base
Carson, California
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = PRTS ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | 73 | 85 | 89 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC | 70 | 73 | 89 | 76 | 11.3x | 4.1x | 6.9% | 4.1% | 24.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 33.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$SGU STAR GROUP, L.P. | 69 | 82 | 79 | 63 | - | - | -25.2% | -10.6% | 28.1% | -6.3% | -5.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 57.0x | $396M | VS | |
$EZPW EZCORP INC | 68 | 77 | 82 | 89 | 7.2x | 4.2x | 12.0% | 6.2% | 59.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 52.0x | $764M | VS | |
$HTHT H World Group Ltd | 68 | 91 | 44 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DDL Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd | 68 | 86 | 82 | 57 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | 68 | 83 | 92 | 77 | 5.1x | 2.3x | 32.0% | 6.6% | 51.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 178.0x | $934M | VS | |
$SPH SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP | 67 | 80 | 90 | 53 | - | 13.0x | 0.4% | -3.5% | 61.7% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% | 190.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$IHG INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ | 67 | 63 | 81 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ROST ROSS STORES, INC. | 67 | 63 | 55 | 83 | 25.2x | 16.5x | 34.8% | 13.3% | 28.0% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 26.0x | $51.6B | VS | |
$PRTS CarParts.com, Inc. | 40 | 42 | 25 | 33 | - | - | -73.6% | -23.6% | 32.9% | -8.0% | -8.4% | -13.3% | 0.0% | 49.0x | $44M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 21.4x | 9.1x | 9.6% | 3.6% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.7x | - | REF |
CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 40.1/100. It ranks #3529 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Retail Trade sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 42 | 33 | +9ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 33 | 29 | +4NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 25 | 14 | +11ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 35 | 58 | -23DRAG |
| STABILITY | 21 | 9 | +12ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 51 | 55 | -4NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -73.6% (sector 9.6%)
GM 33% vs sector 37%, OM -8% vs sector 4%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth -13%, 11yr history
Interest coverage -17.2x
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) as a Reduce with a composite score of 40.1/100 at a current price of $0.69. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
CarParts.com, Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Retail Trade sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 40.1/100 places it at rank #3529 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
CarParts.com, Inc. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
CarParts.com, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 40.1/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #3529 out of 7,333 stocks. PRTS's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
PRTS's quality score of 42/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -73.6% (sector avg: 9.6%), gross margins of 32.9% (sector avg: 37.3%), net margins of -8.4% (sector avg: 2.4%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
PRTS registers a value score of just 25/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 0.69x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
CarParts.com, Inc.'s investment score of 35/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -13.3% vs. a sector average of 3.7% and a return on assets of -23.6% (sector: 3.6%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
PRTS is currently showing below-average momentum at 33/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at -13.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.39 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
CarParts.com, Inc. registers a low stability score of 21/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.00x (sector avg: 0.7x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 51/100 for PRTS suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.39), elevated leverage (D/E: 49.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $44M market cap (micro-cap), CarParts.com, Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
CarParts.com, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Retail Trade sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3529 of 7,333 overall (52nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -73.6% trailing the 9.6% sector median and operating margins of -8.0% below the 4.4% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Retail Trade peers.
While PRTS currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the RETAIL TRADE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Stability (21) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 867% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 12% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 284% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
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