MCW (Mister Car Wash) Cash Conversion Cycle: -25.35 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $7.10
GF Value $7.74
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What is Mister Car Wash Cash Conversion Cycle?

Mister Car Wash MCW 62 Cash Conversion Cycle is -25.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Mister Car Wash's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.
Mister Car Wash's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.27.
Mister Car Wash's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.86.
Therefore, Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -25.35.


Mister Car Wash  (NAS:MCW) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


Mister Car Wash Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Mister Car Wash Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mister Car Wash Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Mister Car Wash Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -26.23 -24.44 -24.87 -29.45 -27.90

Mister Car Wash Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.74 -33.21 -32.69 -31.75 -25.35

MCW vs DRVN, SAH, CARG: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Mister Car Wash Cash Conversion Cycle vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Mister Car Wash Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=0.25+6.77-34.92
=-27.90

Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=0.24+6.27-31.86
=-25.35

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -25.35 mean?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -25.35 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors.
Is Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Mister Car Wash's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -25.35. Overall, Mister Car Wash has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to DRVN and SAH?
Mister Car Wash's Cash Conversion Cycle of -25.35 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.26. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.26, based on 1,323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mister Car Wash's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -25.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mister Car Wash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mister Car Wash (MCW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.74, compared to a current price of $7.10 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -25.35. Mister Car Wash's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -25.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Mister Car Wash (MCW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mister Car Wash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.10 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.74. GuruFocus considers Mister Car Wash to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MCW:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -25.35
  • GF Value™: $7.74 vs. price of $7.10 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MCW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mister Car Wash Business Description

Address 222 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85705
Mister Car Wash Inc is a car wash brand offering express exterior and interior cleaning services. The company's car wash locations consist of two formats: Express Exterior Locations and Interior Cleaning Locations. Express Exterior Locations offer self-drive exterior cleaning services and include free vacuums available for customer use. Interior Cleaning Locations offer exterior and interior cleaning services, including vacuuming. The company recognizes revenue from activities related to providing car wash services at its car wash locations that are geographically diversified throughout the United States and have similar economic characteristics and nature of services.
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