Mister Car Wash (MCW) Free Cash Flow (2020 - 2026)
Mister Car Wash (MCW) posted quarterly Free Cash Flow of $33.0 million for Q1 2026, up 1.56% year-over-year from $32.5 million in Q1 2025, and down 47.94% on a QoQ basis from $63.3 million in Q4 2025.
Mister Car Wash (MCW) Free Cash Flow (2020 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Mister Car Wash (MCW) has reported Free Cash Flow for 7 consecutive years, with $33.0 million the latest figure, recorded in Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow rose 1.56% year-over-year to $33.0 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $280.3 million (up 1215.12% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $279.8 million, up 443.48% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow came in at $33.0 million for Q1 2026 at Mister Car Wash, down from $63.3 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Free Cash Flow was $195.2 million in Q3 2025, with the low at -$158.8 million in Q3 2024.
- Average Free Cash Flow over 5 years is $26.8 million, with a median of $32.5 million recorded in 2025.
- The largest YoY upside for Free Cash Flow was 3471.68% in 2023 against a maximum downside of 1083.55% in 2023.
- Year by year, Free Cash Flow stood at -$15.9 million in 2022, then soared by 329.78% to $36.4 million in 2023, then plunged by 156.01% to -$20.4 million in 2024, then jumped by 410.46% to $63.3 million in 2025, then slumped by 47.94% to $33.0 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Free Cash Flow over the past three periods registered $33.0 million, $63.3 million, and $195.2 million for Q1 2026, Q4 2025, and Q3 2025 respectively.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | FCF (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxin | 128.90 Bn | 128.96 Bn | - | - |
| 2 | Carvana | 48.46 Bn | 46.86 Bn | 1.27 Bn | 56.00 Mn |
| 3 | Penske Automotive | 11.65 Bn | 11.59 Bn | 1.30 Bn | 152.40 Mn |
| 4 | Carmax | 7.34 Bn | 7.21 Bn | 854.41 Mn | -85.75 Mn |
| 5 | Lithia Motors | 6.80 Bn | 6.82 Bn | 1.42 Bn | -205.50 Mn |
| 6 | Autonation | 6.40 Bn | 6.33 Bn | 1.21 Bn | -34.20 Mn |
| 7 | Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | 5.57 Bn | 5.35 Bn | 343.80 Mn | -5.63 Mn |
| 8 | Valvoline | 4.88 Bn | 4.79 Bn | 187.00 Mn | 37.60 Mn |
| 9 | Asbury Automotive | 3.76 Bn | 3.73 Bn | 726.90 Mn | 220.70 Mn |
| 10 | Mister Car Wash | 2.33 Bn | 2.28 Bn | 164.59 Mn | 32.97 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 32.97 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 32.97 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 63.34 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 63.34 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 195.18 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 195.18 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -11.20 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -11.20 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 32.47 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 32.47 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -20.40 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -20.40 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -158.82 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -158.82 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 121.62 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 121.62 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -23.85 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -23.85 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 36.43 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 36.43 Mn |