What is CarParts.com, Inc.'s payment-in-kind interest?

CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) reported payment-in-kind interest of $127K in Q1 2026.

What does payment-in-kind interest mean?

This represents interest expense that is settled by issuing additional debt or equity instruments rather than through cash payments. It is a critical indicator of a company's liquidity management strategy, as it allows for interest obligations to be met without immediate cash outflows. High levels of PIK interest may signal potential cash flow constraints or aggressive capital structure management.

CarParts.com, Inc. PRTS Payment-in-kind interest

Payment-in-kind interest at other companies

CarvanaCVNA

$0-100%

Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$132.0M-10.5%

Gross profit$42.9M-9.3%

Operating income-$3.1M+79.8%

Net income-$1.9M+87.3%

EPS (diluted)-$0.03+88.9%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$37.9M-1.8%

Total debt$27.5M-29.4%

Total equity$59.6M-18.1%

Total assets$191.6M-11.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$7.3M+31.9%

CapEx$2.1M-0.8%

Free cash flow$5.2M+52.3%

Valuation

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Market cap$52.16M+9.9%

Enterprise value$41.84M-13.7%

P/S0.1×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin32.9%-0.5pp

Operating margin-6.9%-1.2pp

Net margin-7%-1.1pp

FCF margin-7.6%—

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-56.1%+1.9pp

Debt / equity0.5×-0.1×

Current ratio1.7×+0.3×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by CarParts.com, Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:PaidInKindInterest.

The official record: CarParts.com, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed May 8, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is CarParts.com, Inc.'s payment-in-kind interest?: CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS) reported payment-in-kind interest of $127K in Q1 2026.
What does payment-in-kind interest mean?: This represents interest expense that is settled by issuing additional debt or equity instruments rather than through cash payments. It is a critical indicator of a company's liquidity management strategy, as it allows for interest obligations to be met without immediate cash outflows. High levels of PIK interest may signal potential cash flow constraints or aggressive capital structure management.