Mister Car WashMCW 62 Gross Margin % is 72.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 69.37. 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. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mister Car Wash ranks better than 99.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mister Car Wash's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MCW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.25 Med: 69.37 Max: 71.46
Current: 71.46
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mister Car Wash was 71.46%. The lowest was 61.25%. And the median was 69.37%.
MCW's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.08% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs MCW: 71.46
Mister Car Wash had a gross margin of 72.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mister Car Wash was 1.80% per year.
Mister Car Wash (NAS:MCW) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Mister Car Wash had a gross margin of 72.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Mister Car Wash Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mister Car Wash Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mister Car Wash's Gross 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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Mister Car Wash's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mister Car Wash's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mister Car Wash's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a Gross Margin % of 72.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.37. Over the past decade, Mister Car Wash's Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.25 to 71.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #12 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Mister Car Wash's Gross Margin % too high?
Mister Car Wash's current Gross Margin % of 72.40% is near median its 10-year median of 69.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.25 to a high of 71.46. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Mister Car Wash's value of 72.40% is 264.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #12 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to DRVN and SAH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #12 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mister Car Wash in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Mister Car Wash's value of 72.40% is 264.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mister Car Wash's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.25 to 71.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.37 vs. the industry median of 19.84, 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 Gross Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mister Car Wash's current Gross Margin % of 72.40% is 264.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mister Car Wash's current Gross Margin % is 72.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.37. 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 Gross Margin % is 72.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.37 and 264.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current Gross Margin % is 72.40% 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:
Gross Margin %: 72.40% (near median its 10-year median of 69.37)
GF Value™: $7.74 vs. price of $7.10 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 264.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#12 of 1311)
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 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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