MCW (Mister Car Wash) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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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 GF Value Rank?

Mister Car Wash MCW 62 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Mister Car Wash GF Value Rank Related Terms


MCW vs DRVN, SAH, CARG: GF Value Rank Comparison

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

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mister Car Wash's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mister Car Wash's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Mister Car Wash's GF Value Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Mister Car Wash's GF Value Rank too high?
Mister Car Wash's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to DRVN and SAH?
Mister Car Wash's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Mister Car Wash's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. Mister Car Wash's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 GF Value Rank of 10. 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 GF Value Rank is 10, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Aug. 19, 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:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • 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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