Mister Car Wash: Too Cheap At 9x Free Cash Flow [Seeking Alpha]
Mister Car Wash, Inc. (MCW)
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MCW's subscription model, leading market share, and strong balance sheet provide competitive advantages in a slowing but still competitive car wash industry. At just 7x 2026 EBITDA and 9x free cash flow, MCW appears undervalued, with a fair value estimate of $7-8 per share (45-65% upside). Despite risks from competition and concentrated ownership, I rate MCW a 'Buy' due to its discounted valuation and resilient business model. Alones Creative/iStock via Getty Images Shares of Mister Car Wash ( NASDAQ: MCW ) have been battered, declining 35% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the Russell 2000 index ( IWM ) which has increased 7.5% over the same period. While Mister Car This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of MCW either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Al
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- Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating.MarketBeat
- Mister Car Wash (MCW): Evaluating Valuation as Sales Growth Stalls and Debt Concerns Persist [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $8.50 to $8.00. They now have an "overweight" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Mister Car Wash: Retail Funnel Is Still Weak [Seeking Alpha]Seeking Alpha
- Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) was given a new $5.25 price target on by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..MarketBeat
MCW
Earnings
- 10/29/25 - Beat
MCW
Sec Filings
- 12/3/25 - Form 4
- 11/13/25 - Form SCHEDULE
- 10/31/25 - Form 10-Q
- MCW's page on the SEC website