Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock (MCW)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

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
Gross profit margin 63.85% 60.95% 63.44% 65.09% 67.23% 69.74% 69.69% 69.46% 69.37% 68.93% 68.63% 65.23% 65.03% 65.00% 64.96% 68.39% 66.26%
Operating profit margin 18.24% 19.15% 18.78% 18.52% 19.22% 19.73% 20.08% 20.54% 21.42% 22.98% 23.21% 0.06% -0.59% 2.50% 3.18% 27.57% 24.89%
Pretax margin 10.32% 10.93% 10.58% 10.75% 11.11% 12.05% 13.26% 14.71% 16.64% 19.11% 19.76% -4.53% -6.22% -4.53% -5.73% 17.36% 13.42%
Net profit margin 7.06% 7.54% 7.37% 8.04% 8.64% 9.38% 10.06% 11.16% 12.88% 15.40% 16.24% -1.39% -2.91% -2.46% -3.68% 12.79% 10.51%

Mister Car Wash, Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has gradually increased from 66.26% in December 2020 to 63.85% in December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to efficiently control its production costs and generate profit on sales.

2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin experienced significant fluctuations, starting at 24.89% in December 2020, dipping to -0.59% in December 2021, and then gradually recovering to 18.24% by December 2024. This suggests variations in the company's ability to manage operating expenses and generate profits from its core operations.

3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin also displayed fluctuations, starting at 13.42% in December 2020, decreasing to -6.22% in December 2021, and showing a gradual recovery to 10.32% by December 2024. This indicates changes in the company's ability to control costs and generate profits before taxes.

4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin exhibited a similar trend, with fluctuations from 10.51% in December 2020 to 7.06% in December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit after taking into account all expenses, including taxes.

Overall, while Mister Car Wash, Inc. has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the period analyzed, the company has generally managed to maintain positive margins, indicating a reasonable level of profitability despite some challenges and fluctuations in the operating environment.


Return on investment

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 return on assets (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%
Return on assets (ROA) 2.26% 2.41% 2.37% 2.59% 2.78% 2.99% 3.18% 3.63% 4.20% 5.00% 5.26% -0.45% -0.90% -0.86% -1.24% 3.85% 3.10%
Return on total capital 17.76% 18.63% 15.47% 12.58% 10.21% 2.46% 2.96% 3.61% 4.96% 7.89% 8.14% -16.85% -15.01% -2.61% 1.77% 394.55% 861.83%
Return on equity (ROE) 7.04% 7.50% 7.44% 8.14% 8.76% 9.58% 10.40% 11.89% 14.09% 16.95% 18.04% -1.59% -3.35% -2.95% -4.43% 183.02% 362.78%

The profitability ratios of Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock indicate fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its assets and capital over the analyzed periods.

1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) shows the firm's operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets. The ratio ranged from a high of 8.30% in March 2021 to a low of -0.18% in December 2021, reflecting variability in the company's operational performance. The ratio remained relatively stable between 6%-8% from June 2022 to December 2024, indicating a consistent level of profitability compared to the asset base.

2. Return on assets (ROA) represents the overall profitability of the company based on its total assets. The values fluctuated between a high of 5.26% in June 2022 and a low of -1.24% in June 2021. The ratio generally improved from negative values to around 2%-5% from March 2023 to December 2024, suggesting a recovery in profitability relative to its asset base.

3. Return on total capital measures the company's ability to generate returns for all capital providers. The ratio saw significant fluctuations, ranging from a high of 861.83% in December 2020 to negative values in the following quarters. It showed a gradual improvement from March 2023 onwards, reaching 17.76% by December 2024, indicating a positive trend in generating returns compared to the total capital employed.

4. Return on equity (ROE) demonstrates the profitability earned for the equity shareholders. The ratio displayed fluctuations from a high of 362.78% in December 2020 to negative values in the subsequent periods. However, there was a gradual recovery in ROE, stabilizing around 7%-18% from March 2023 to December 2024, suggesting an improvement in generating returns for equity holders.

Overall, the analysis of profitability ratios reflects varying levels of profitability and operational efficiencies for Mister Car Wash, Inc. Common Stock over the analyzed timeline, showcasing the company's ability to generate returns for both asset and capital providers.