MCW (Mister Car Wash) Interest Expense: $-55 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MCW Mister Car Wash Inc MCW
62 GF Score
Price $7.10
GF Value $7.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mister Car Wash Interest Expense?

Mister Car Wash MCW 62 Interest Expense is $-55 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Mister Car Wash's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -12 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-55 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Mister Car Wash's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 59 Mil. Mister Car Wash's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -12 Mil. Mister Car Wash's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.81. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Mister Car Wash  (NAS:MCW) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Mister Car Wash's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $59 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,697 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*59.136/-12.283
=4.81

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Mister Car Wash Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mister Car Wash's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Mister Car Wash Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-55 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-55 Mil mean?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a Interest Expense of $-55 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors.
Is Mister Car Wash's Interest Expense too high?
Mister Car Wash's current Interest Expense is $-55 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to DRVN and SAH?
Mister Car Wash's Interest Expense of $-55 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. Mister Car Wash's current Interest Expense is $-55 Mil. 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 $7.76, compared to a current price of $7.10 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-55 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current Interest Expense is $-55 Mil 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 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.76. GuruFocus considers Mister Car Wash to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MCW:

  • Interest Expense: $-55 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.76 vs. price of $7.10 (8.5% 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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