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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Mister Car Wash's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.35%.
The industry rank for Mister Car Wash's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MCW's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.33% of 1249
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.31
vs MCW: 12.35
Mister Car Wash (NAS:MCW) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Mister Car Wash 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Mister Car Wash 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mister Car Wash's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mister Car Wash's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mister Car Wash's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a 3-Year RORE % of 12.35 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #483 out of 1249 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Mister Car Wash's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Mister Car Wash's current 3-Year RORE % is 12.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.31. Mister Car Wash's value of 12.35 is 186.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #483 out of 1249 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to DRVN and SAH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mister Car Wash ranks #483 out of 1249 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Mister Car Wash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.31. Mister Car Wash's value of 12.35 is 186.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.31, based on 1,249 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mister Car Wash's current 3-Year RORE % of 12.35 is 186.5% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mister Car Wash's current 3-Year RORE % is 12.35. 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 3-Year RORE % of 12.35. 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 3-Year RORE % is 12.35 and 186.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.31. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current 3-Year RORE % is 12.35 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:
3-Year RORE %: 12.35
GF Value™: $7.76 vs. price of $7.10 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 186.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#483 of 1249)
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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