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Op margin
19,0 %
ROE
9,1 %
Net margin
9,8 %
Debt / equity
0,72
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2026-10-28
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About

Mister Car Wash Inc operates a network of self-service and full-service car wash locations in the United States, generating revenue primarily through customer usage fees and automated equipment sales.

Business. Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW.O) is a personal services company that operates in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector, specifically within the Personal & Household Products & Services industry. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. As specific segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of personal services.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
Business sectorPersonal & Household Products & Services
IndustryPersonal Services
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD13 analysts
1 buy12 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target7,06

Analyst recommendations

13 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy1
Hold12
Sell0
12-month price target
7,06
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
13 analysts · indicative
Ownership
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
9,1 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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    Analysis

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    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW.O) is a personal services company that operates in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector, specifically within the Personal & Household Products & Services industry. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. As specific segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of personal services.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
    Business sectorPersonal & Household Products & Services
    IndustryPersonal Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Mister Car Wash Inc maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.32, suggesting limited short-term liquidity, as cash and equivalents amount to only $28.45 million against total liabilities of $2.04 billion. Free cash flow is negative at -$64.12 million, driven by capital expenditures of -$255.40 million, which outpace operating cash flow of $285.70 million.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 9.1% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.25%, both below the industry median for Personal Services. The net income of $103.08 million represents a 10.3% margin on revenue of $1.05 billion, which is in line with the industry average but leaves room for improvement in cost control and asset efficiency.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no disclosed international operations. Segment data is limited, but the business is primarily driven by self-service and full-service car wash locations. There is no indication of significant diversification across product lines or geographic regions.

    Looking ahead, Mister Car Wash Inc is projected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction expected in the next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditures are expected to remain high, which may continue to pressure free cash flow unless offset by increased operating cash flow.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the low current ratio and negative free cash flow. The company has a low dilution risk, as there is no indication of imminent share issuance or dilutive events. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.

    Recent events include the publication of the latest financial snapshot, which provides updated figures on revenue, operating income, and net income. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile or strategic direction.

    Key takeaways
    • Mister Car Wash Inc has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, indicating a balanced capital structure.
    • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.32 and negative free cash flow.
    • Profitability metrics are in line with industry averages but suggest room for improvement in asset efficiency.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no significant international exposure.
    • The company faces medium liquidity risk and may need to secure additional financing to maintain operations.
    • No significant dilution risk is currently present, but the company's capital expenditures may continue to pressure free cash flow.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $1.13B
    Net cash
    -$781.7M
    Current ratio
    0.3
    Debt / equity
    0.7
    ROA
    3.2%
    ROE
    9.1%
    Cash conversion
    277.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -24.3%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Market position

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,47
    Predicted surprise
    -0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    13
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-22 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,47
    Revenueno estimateno estimate1,1B USD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate270,0M USD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in USD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution13 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy0
    Hold12
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$7,06 · Median $7,00
    Low $7,00High $7,50
    Operating income · consensus270,0M USD
    EPS surprise
    −3,9 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −6,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$7,00
    Mean$7,06
    Median$7,00
    High$7,50
    Spot
    12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin19,0 %Above P75
    Net Margin9,8 %Above P75
    ROE9,1 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-24,3 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,72Below median
    Cash Conv2,77Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Mister Car Wash Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Mister Car Wash Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
    • Mister Car Wash Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$44M
    • AQR Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$12M
    • Arrowstreet Capital, Limited PartnershipInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$102M
    • First Trust Advisors L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
    • Principal Global Investors (Equity)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$19M
    • Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
    • Northern Trust Investments, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
    • Bank of New York Mellon CorpInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$25M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$58M
    • Victory Capital Management Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • American Century Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Nuveen LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$2M
    • Invesco QQQ TrustFunds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
    • AllianceBernstein L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Franklin Advisers, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    9.2Mshares short+1.3% vs prior
    2.02days to cover
    1.4Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-05-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    MCW.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise-0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 9.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 9.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 3.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 0.32xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.80xDerived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -22.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -57.8%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 45.5%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 47.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -12.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 46.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 14.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 11.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 13.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -3.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (annual): USD 200.2MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total operating expenses (annual): USD 851.53MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD 103.08MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 0SEC XBRL filing
    • Revenue (annual): USD 1.05BSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 328.28MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 2.04BSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
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