Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock (MCW)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Inventory turnover 62.77 69.24 59.80 42.92 33.93 29.90 32.78 32.78 29.26 29.84 36.67 39.85 41.86 45.30 37.76 30.71 30.24
DOH days 5.81 5.27 6.10 8.50 10.76 12.21 11.13 11.13 12.47 12.23 9.95 9.16 8.72 8.06 9.67 11.89 12.07

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 62.77
= 5.81

Mister Car Wash, Inc.'s days of inventory on hand (DOH) has shown a declining trend over the period reported. The company managed to reduce its DOH from 12.07 days on December 31, 2020, to 5.81 days on December 31, 2024. This indicates that Mister Car Wash, Inc. has been more efficient in managing its inventory, turning over its stock more quickly.

The decreasing trend in DOH suggests that the company may have implemented better inventory management practices, leading to lower holding costs and potential for higher sales. However, a sudden decrease in DOH, such as the significant drop observed from March 31, 2024, to June 30, 2024, from 8.50 days to 6.10 days, may raise questions on whether the company is facing inventory shortages or facing challenges in meeting customer demand.

Overall, the decreasing DOH trend reflects positively on the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in managing its inventory levels. However, it is important for stakeholders to monitor any fluctuations in DOH to ensure that Mister Car Wash, Inc. maintains a proper balance between inventory levels and customer demand.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock
MCW
5.81
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
MNRO
124.76