MCW (Mister Car Wash) Net Margin %: 12.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Above Median


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What is Mister Car Wash Net Margin %?

Mister Car Wash MCW 62 Net Margin % is 12.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 8.64. 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 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mister Car Wash ranks better than 85.22% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Mister Car Wash's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34 Mil. Mister Car Wash's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $278 Mil. Therefore, Mister Car Wash's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.30%.

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

MCW' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: 8.64   Max: 12.88
Current: 10.32


MCW's Net Margin % is ranked better than
85.22% of 1326 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205 vs MCW: 10.32

Mister Car Wash  (NAS:MCW) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.


Mister Car Wash Net Margin % Related Terms


Mister Car Wash Net Margin % Historical Data

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

Mister Car Wash Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.91 12.88 8.64 7.06 9.80

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
Net 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 10.32 10.77 10.41 7.68 12.30

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

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

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

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


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Mister Car Wash Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=103.077/1051.731
=9.80 %

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

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=34.182/277.913
=12.30 %

* 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 Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 12.30% mean?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a Net Margin % of 12.30% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 8.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #196 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Mister Car Wash's Net Margin % too high?
Mister Car Wash's current Net Margin % of 12.30% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 8.64. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Mister Car Wash's value of 12.30% is 283.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #196 out of 1326 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 Net Margin % compare to DRVN and SAH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #196 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places Mister Car Wash in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Mister Car Wash's value of 12.30% is 283.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.64 vs. the industry median of 3.21, 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 Net Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mister Car Wash's current Net Margin % of 12.30% is 283.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mister Car Wash's current Net Margin % is 12.30%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 8.64. 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 Net Margin % is 12.30%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 8.64 and 283.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current Net Margin % is 12.30% 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:

  • Net Margin %: 12.30% (42% above median its 10-year median of 8.64)
  • GF Value™: $7.73 vs. price of $7.10 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 283.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#196 of 1326)

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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