MCW (Mister Car Wash) Tax Expense: $40 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MCW Mister Car Wash Inc MCW
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What is Mister Car Wash Tax Expense?

Mister Car Wash MCW 62 Tax Expense is $40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Mister Car Wash's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $40 Mil.


Mister Car Wash  (NAS:MCW) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Mister Car Wash Tax Expense Historical Data

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Mister Car Wash Tax Expense Chart

Mister Car Wash Annual Data
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Mister Car Wash Quarterly Data
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Mister Car Wash Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 $40 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $40 Mil mean?
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has a Tax Expense of $40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors.
Is Mister Car Wash's Tax Expense too high?
Mister Car Wash's current Tax Expense is $40 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 Tax Expense compare to DRVN and SAH?
Mister Car Wash's Tax Expense of $40 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 Tax Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Mister Car Wash and its competitors. Mister Car Wash's current Tax Expense is $40 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 $7.75, compared to a current price of $7.10 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $40 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mister Car Wash (MCW), the current Tax Expense is $40 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 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.75. GuruFocus considers Mister Car Wash to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MCW:

  • Tax Expense: $40 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.75 vs. price of $7.10 (8.4% 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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