MCW (Mister Car Wash) Other Operating Expense: $440 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
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What is Mister Car Wash Other Operating Expense?

Mister Car Wash MCW 62 Other Operating Expense is $440 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.76. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Mister Car Wash's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $113 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $440 Mil.

Mister Car Wash's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($110 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($109 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($109 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($113 Mil).

Mister Car Wash's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($364 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($405 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($405 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($437 Mil).


Mister Car Wash Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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

Mister Car Wash Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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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
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Mister Car Wash Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating 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 $440 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of $440 Mil mean?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a Other Operating Expense of $440 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors.
Is Mister Car Wash's Other Operating Expense too high?
Mister Car Wash's current Other Operating Expense is $440 Mil. Overall, Mister Car Wash has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mister Car Wash's Other Operating Expense compare to DRVN and SAH?
Mister Car Wash's Other Operating Expense of $440 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 Other Operating Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. Mister Car Wash's current Other Operating Expense is $440 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?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a current Other Operating Expense of $440 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense is $440 Mil. Mister Car Wash's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current Other Operating Expense is $440 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.

Key valuation signals for MCW:

  • Other Operating Expense: $440 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.76 vs. price of $7.10 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 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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