Mister Car Wash Inc
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.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
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- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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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.
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.
- 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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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,47 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,1B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 270,0M USD |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- 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
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- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$44M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$12M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$102M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$19M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$25M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$58M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$2M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
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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