Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW)

Cash conversion cycle

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
Days of inventory on hand (DOH) days 21.42 23.15 21.02 21.24 24.17 23.09 18.83 8.50
Days of sales outstanding (DSO) days 9.01 9.01 10.69 6.59 8.35 7.98 7.84 6.81
Number of days of payables days 80.49 87.32 91.77 78.41 67.57 71.67 67.66 41.12
Cash conversion cycle days -50.06 -55.16 -60.06 -50.58 -35.05 -40.61 -40.99 -25.81

December 31, 2023 calculation

Cash conversion cycle = DOH + DSO – Number of days of payables
= 21.42 + 9.01 – 80.49
= -50.06

The cash conversion cycle of Mister Car Wash Inc has shown variability over the five quarters presented. In Q4 2022, the company had a relatively shorter cycle of -14.44 days, indicating a quick turnover of cash. Subsequently, the cycle lengthened in Q1 2023 to -23.76 days before further increasing to -27.48 days in Q2 2023. However, in Q3 2023, there was a slight improvement with a cycle of -25.52 days, although it declined again in Q4 2023 to -23.98 days.

Overall, the negative values of the cash conversion cycle suggest that Mister Car Wash Inc is efficient in managing its cash flow, as it takes less time to convert inputs into cash receipts. However, the slight fluctuations observed may indicate changes in the company's working capital management and operational efficiency. It is essential for the company to monitor and potentially optimize its cash conversion cycle to ensure continued financial health and stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash conversion cycle
Mister Car Wash Inc
MCW
-50.06
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
MNRO
-79.23