MCW (Mister Car Wash) FCF Margin %: 11.86% (As of Mar. 2026) — 312% Above Median


MCW Mister Car Wash Inc MCW
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Price $7.10
GF Value $7.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mister Car Wash FCF Margin %?

Mister Car Wash MCW 62 FCF Margin % is 11.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 312% above its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates MCW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mister Car Wash ranks better than 53.55% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Mister Car Wash's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $33 Mil. Mister Car Wash's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $278 Mil. Therefore, Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.86%.

As of today, Mister Car Wash's current FCF Yield % is 1.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

MCW' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.32   Med: 2.88   Max: 7.5
Current: 2.88


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Mister Car Wash was 7.50%. The lowest was -13.32%. And the median was 2.88%.

MCW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
53.55% of 1324 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs MCW: 2.88


Mister Car Wash FCF Margin % Related Terms


Mister Car Wash FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Mister Car Wash Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.28 4.29 -13.32 -8.19 2.88

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
FCF Margin % 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 12.41 -4.22 9.80 -6.42 11.86

MCW vs DRVN, SAH, CARG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Mister Car Wash FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=30.305/1051.731
=2.88 %

Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=32.974/277.913
=11.86 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 11.86% mean?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a FCF Margin % of 11.86% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. This is 312% above median its historical median of 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #615 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Mister Car Wash's FCF Margin % too high?
Mister Car Wash's current FCF Margin % of 11.86% is 312% above median its 10-year median of 2.88. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Mister Car Wash's value of 11.86% is 427.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #615 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to DRVN and SAH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #615 out of 1324 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Mister Car Wash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Mister Car Wash's value of 11.86% is 427.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Mister Car Wash has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mister Car Wash's current FCF Margin % of 11.86% is 427.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mister Car Wash's current FCF Margin % is 11.86%, which is 312% above median its own 10-year median of 2.88. 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 $7.73, compared to a current price of $7.10 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.86%, which is 312% above median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 427.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current FCF Margin % is 11.86% 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 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.73. GuruFocus considers Mister Car Wash to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MCW:

  • FCF Margin %: 11.86% (312% above median its 10-year median of 2.88)
  • GF Value™: $7.73 vs. price of $7.10 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 427.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#615 of 1324)

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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