CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) Fair Value 2026

PRTS · Auto Parts ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (29/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) trades at $7.17, versus a $3.80 median fair value across its 3 active models — 47.0% below the current price. QOC: 6.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 29/100 (LOW). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
PRTS
Price
$7.17
Quality Score
6.0/10
Value Trap Risk
29/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: PWERM suggests +172.3% upside with 32% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) appears overvalued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $3.80, 47.0% below the current price of $7.17. Estimates range from $1.72 to $19.53. PRTS scores 6.0/10 on fundamental quality and 29/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. PRTS’s -47.0% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Auto Parts sector median is -16.1%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy CarParts.com, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give PRTS?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($7.17)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $1.72 -76.0%
Asset-Based · High Conviction
 $3.80 -47.0%
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
 $19.53 +172.3%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is PRTS's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $1.72 to $19.53

CirclFi's 3 active models place CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) between $1.72 and $19.53 per share, a spread of 469% of the median. The median of that range — $3.80 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for PRTS, against a current price of $7.17.

Low · ML-RIVHigh · PWERM
$1.72median $3.80$19.53
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelML Residual Income$1.72
Most bullish modelPWERM$19.53
Model agreement1 bullish · 2 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for PRTS. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on PRTS, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on CarParts.com, Inc. at its current price of $7.17. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $3.80 (-47.0% vs price), with 2 models flagging overvaluation risk. Model dispersion is worth noting: PWERM targets $19.53 (+172.3%), versus ML-RIV at $1.72 (-76.0%). This +248.3% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About PRTS?

3 of 13 models are currently active for PRTS. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 2 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for PRTS is $3.80 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does PRTS Rank in Auto Parts?

Among 55 Auto Parts stocks, PRTS ranks #43 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.0 reflects mixed fundamentals.

See all Most Undervalued Auto Parts Stocks →

Within the Auto Parts space, CarParts.com, Inc. competes in an environment where warranty cost ratio often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is PRTS a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns PRTS a score of 29/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for CarParts.com, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, CarParts.com, Inc. is rated at 6.0/10. This solid-tier score maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +248.3% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every PRTS valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across PRTS's 3 active models, average confidence is 47%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy CarParts.com, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Auto Parts Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

10 related Auto Parts stocks with 13-model coverage

HYLNHyliion Holdings Corp.QOC 6.0GTThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyQOC 5.9WKSPWorksport Ltd.QOC 6.0ECXECARX Holdings Inc.QOC 5.6OMTKOmnitek Engineering Corp.QOC 6.2SESSES AI CorporationQOC 5.5ALSNAllison Transmission Holdings, Inc.QOC 9.1AZOAutoZone, Inc.QOC 8.3ADNTAdient plcQOC 7.3ALVAutoliv, Inc.QOC 9.0

Read investment analysis: HYLN · GT · WKSP · ECX · OMTK · SES · ALSN · AZO · ADNT · ALV

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to PRTS?

7 companies across all industries closest to PRTS’s Quality of Company score of 6.0/10.

BGINBgin Blockchain LimitedQOC 6.0ATNMActinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.QOC 6.0ELWTElauwit Connection, Inc.QOC 6.0VUZIVuzix CorporationQOC 6.0ASSTStrive, Inc.QOC 6.0SPNDSpindletop Oil & Gas Co.QOC 6.0NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: BGIN · ATNM · ELWT · VUZI · ASST · SPND · NVDA

Where Does PRTS Sit in CirclFi's Auto Parts Rankings?

PRTS is ranked against every other Auto Parts stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

See all Auto Parts stocks ranked →

What Else Do Investors Ask About CarParts.com, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is CarParts.com, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS)'s intrinsic value at $3.80 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $1.72 to $19.53. The Quality of Company score is 6.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is PRTS overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $7.17, 1 of 3 active models suggest PRTS may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $3.80, 47.0% below the current price of $7.17 — a consensus view that PRTS is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits CarParts.com, Inc.'s business model in Auto Parts.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.0 mean for PRTS?

CarParts.com, Inc.'s QOC of 6.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on PRTS?

CirclFi analyzes PRTS with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on PRTS?

Of the 3 models currently active on PRTS, PWERM is the most bullish at $19.53 per share, and ML Residual Income is the most bearish at $1.72. CirclFi's published fair value for PRTS is the median of that range, $3.80, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 469% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is PRTS a value trap in 2026?

CarParts.com, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 29/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) has a median fair value of $3.80 — 47.0% below the current price of $7.17 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/PRTS/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this PRTS valuation
  • Financial statements: CarParts.com, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001378950) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for PRTS as of ; valuations recomputed .