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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
MCW59

Mister Car Wash Inc

Personal ServicesVerified

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.

30-day price · MCW+0.07 (+1.0%)
Low$6.96High$7.16Close$7.04As of9 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyMister Car Wash Inc
TickerMCW.O
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessPersonal & Household Products & Services
Industry groupPersonal & Household Products & Services
IndustryPersonal Services
AI analysis

Business. 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.

Classification. Mister Car Wash Inc is classified under the Personal Services industry within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

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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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$1.05B
Gross profit
Operating income$199.7M
Net income$103.1M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$285.7M
CapEx-$255.4M
Free cash flow-$64.1M
Total assets$3.17B
Total liabilities$2.04B
Total equity$1.13B
Cash & equivalents$28.4M
Long-term debt$810.1M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported 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 ratio0.3
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA3.2%
ROE9.1%
Cash conversion2.8%
CapEx/Revenue-24.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Personal Services · cohort 76 companies
MetricMCWActivity
Op margin19.0%5.2% medp25 0.6% · p75 15.6%top quartile
Net margin9.8%3.5% medp25 -0.7% · p75 9.8%above median
Gross margin39.1% medp25 23.5% · p75 69.4%
CapEx / revenue-24.3%-4.7% medp25 -10.8% · p75 -1.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity72.0%58.4% medp25 23.1% · p75 134.0%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target7.06 USD
Median price target7.00 USD
High price target7.50 USD
Low price target7.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.85 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count12.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.47 USD
Last actual EPS0.45 USD
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