Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock (MCW)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 181,409 186,483 179,953 174,140 178,145 179,828 179,684 181,367 187,719 196,148 192,760 499 -4,510 18,218 21,926 164,116 143,098
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,101,800 3,045,870 2,973,150 2,925,260 2,881,540 2,859,670 2,830,560 2,717,340 2,686,230 2,631,490 2,560,960 2,502,880 2,448,100 2,079,570 2,043,530 1,977,570 1,948,450
Operating ROA 5.85% 6.12% 6.05% 5.95% 6.18% 6.29% 6.35% 6.67% 6.99% 7.45% 7.53% 0.02% -0.18% 0.88% 1.07% 8.30% 7.34%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $181,409K ÷ $3,101,800K
= 5.85%

The operating return on assets (ROA) for Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock has fluctuated over the years based on the data provided. As of December 31, 2020, the operating ROA was 7.34%, indicating that the company generated a return of 7.34% on its operating assets. This figure increased to 8.30% by March 31, 2021, showcasing an improvement in the company's efficiency in generating earnings from its assets.

However, there was a significant decline in the operating ROA to 1.07% by June 30, 2021, and further dropped to 0.88% by September 30, 2021. The trend of decreasing ROA continued into December 31, 2021, where the operating ROA turned negative at -0.18%, signaling that the company's earnings generated from its operating assets were insufficient to cover operating expenses.

Subsequently, there was a slight recovery in the operating ROA to 0.02% by March 31, 2022, and a more significant improvement to 7.53% by June 30, 2022. The operating ROA remained relatively stable around the 6-7% range from September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, with minor fluctuations.

Overall, the analysis of Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock's operating return on assets demonstrates a mix of fluctuations and stabilization in its efficiency in generating earnings from its operating assets over the years. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these trends to assess the company's operational performance and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock
MCW
5.85%
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
MNRO
4.22%