Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW)

Fixed asset turnover

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
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 851,841 842,355 836,825 833,041 835,560 795,145 774,865 742,576
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 725,121 660,733 595,537 596,695 560,874 514,357 521,874 487,897 472,448 300,676 279,605
Fixed asset turnover 1.17 1.27 1.41 1.40 1.49 1.55 1.48 1.52

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $851,841K ÷ $725,121K
= 1.17

Fixed asset turnover is a key ratio that measures a company's efficiency in generating revenue from its investment in fixed assets. Mister Car Wash Inc's fixed asset turnover has shown a decreasing trend over the past five quarters, declining from 1.56 in Q4 2022 to 1.28 in Q4 2023. This indicates that the company is generating less revenue for every dollar invested in fixed assets.

A fixed asset turnover ratio below 1 may suggest that the company is not utilizing its fixed assets efficiently to generate sales. While a higher ratio generally indicates better asset utilization, a continuous decline in the ratio could signify potential inefficiencies in the company's operations or a decrease in the productivity of its fixed assets.

It is important for Mister Car Wash Inc to closely monitor its fixed asset turnover and assess the reasons behind the decreasing trend. Evaluating the company's operational efficiency, asset management practices, and overall business performance can help identify areas for improvement and optimize the utilization of fixed assets to enhance financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Mister Car Wash Inc
MCW
1.17
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
MNRO
4.49