Mister Car Wash Acquisition, Valuation & Financials

Mister Car Wash was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners for $3.1B in February 2026, a 2.9x multiple on $1.1B of revenue.

Mister Car Wash acquisition price

$3.1B

Acquired by Leonard Green & Partners · Feb 2026

Mister Car Wash revenue at acquisition

$1.1B

Last twelve months · Feb 2026

Mister Car Wash revenue multiple at acquisition

2.9x

EV/Revenue · Feb 2026

Mister Car Wash EBITDA multiple at acquisition

9.0x

EV/EBITDA · Feb 2026

Mister Car Wash Overview

About Mister Car Wash

Mister Car Wash Inc is a car wash brand offering express exterior and interior cleaning services. Express Exterior Locations offers express exterior cleaning services and Interior Cleaning Locations offers both express exterior and interior cleaning services. The company recognizes revenue from activities related to providing car wash services at its car wash locations that are geographically diversified throughout the United States and have similar economic characteristics and nature of services.


Founded

2014

HQ

United StatesUnited States

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Services, Subscription

Revenue

$1.1B (Feb 2026)

Valuation

$3.1B (acquired Feb 2026)

Mister Car Wash Acquisition

Mister Car Wash was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners for $3.1B on 17 February 2026.

The acquisition price implies a 2.9x revenue and 9.0x EBITDA multiple on $1.1B of revenue.

Mister Car Wash acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
  • Leonard Green & Partners
17 Feb 2026PE buyout$3.1B2.9x9.0x

Mister Car Wash as a Public Company

Mister Car Wash traded as NAS: MCW before it was taken private. Its acquisition was announced in February 2026. April 2026 is its last month on record as a listed company, with a market cap of $2.3B and an enterprise value of $4B.

Last-twelve-month revenue was $1.1B, with EBITDA of $351M (33% margin), and the shares traded at 3.8x EV/Revenue and 11.5x EV/EBITDA.

Over the 4 years before that, its market cap fell from $4.3B in April 2022 to $2.3B, while revenue grew from $802M to $1.1B.

Mister Car Wash market cap while listed

Mister Car Wash EV/Revenue (LTM) while listed

Mister Car Wash financials and trading multiples by year while listed
As ofMarket capRevenue (LTM)EBITDA (LTM)EBITDA marginEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Apr 2026$2.3B$1.1B$351M33%3.8x11.5x
Apr 2025$2.2B$1B$328M32%3.9x12.2x
Apr 2024$2.1B$952M$291M31%4.1x13.3x
Apr 2023$2.7B$898M$284M32%4.9x15.4x
Apr 2022$4.3B$802M$266M33%7.5x22.5x

Market cap, enterprise value and last-twelve-month figures are month-end values, up to the last month Mister Car Wash traded.

Acquisitions by Mister Car Wash

Mister Car Wash has acquired 4 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Mister Car Wash was on April 29th 2022. Mister Car Wash acquired The Speedwash for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Mister Car Wash

The Speedwash
Super Suds Car Wash
Prime Shine Car
Auto Spa Express
Description
The Speedwash is a Victorville-based chain of express car washes in California's High Desert region, including locations in Hesperia and Apple Valley. It offers touchless automatic washes, soft-touch options, unlimited memberships, and detailing services using eco-friendly chemicals. The brand emphasizes quick service under 3 minutes with free vacuums and amenities for local drivers.
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Prime Shine Car is a provider of professional car wash and detailing services equipped with automated tunnels and hand wash bays.
Auto Spa Express operates express car wash facilities under the Car Wash on Sunset brand in Los Angeles, California. Services include exterior washing, interior vacuuming, waxing, and detailing packages processed through automated tunnels and hand finishing stations.
HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Victorville, CA
Abilene, TX
Modesto, CA
Chicago, IL
Deal Date29 Apr 202221 Jul 202110 Dec 201818 Nov 2015
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Mister Car Wash

Mister Car Wash has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by Mister Car Wash was on January 17th 2017. Mister Car Wash invested in APANA in their $4M Series A round.


Latest Investments by Mister Car Wash

APANA
Description
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HQ CountryUnited States
HQ City
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Deal Date17 Jan 2017
RoundSeries A
Raised$4M
InvestorsCowles Company; Kurita Water; E8 Angels; Urban Innovation Fund; Fetzer Vineyards
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Mister Car Wash Competitors

Mister Car Wash competitors include listed companies like Valvoline, Boyd Group Services, Driven Brands and USS Co., and private ones like European Outlet Mall Venture and Desigual.

Public and private companies comparable to Mister Car Wash
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
ValvolineUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$1.7B$486M$3.5B2.6x
Boyd Group ServicesCanadaCanadaPublicly listed$3.1B$342M$2.3B1.1x
Driven BrandsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$1.9B$393M$2B2.1x
USS Co.JapanJapanPublicly listed$732M$426M$5.6B6.8x
European Outlet Mall VentureLuxembourgLuxembourgPrivate--$3B-
DesigualSpainBarcelonaPrivate$952M$252M$3B3.1x

Mister Car Wash Public Comps

Mister Car Wash is no longer listed, but its public comps include Yamada Holdings, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Group 1 Automotive, CarGurus, Lagardère, Warby Parker, MR.DIY, Interparfums, Asbury Automotive Group and Valvoline.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Yamada Holdings$11B$364M0.4x0.4x13.0x11.8x
Academy Sports + Outdoors$6.1B$645M0.8x0.8x7.3x6.8x
Group 1 Automotive$23B$855M0.4x0.4x10.1x8.8x
CarGurus$907M$272M3.4x3.1x11.3x9.1x
Lagardère$11B$1.7B0.8x0.8x5.1x5.2x
Warby Parker$872M$45M3.4x3.1x65.6x26.3x
MR.DIY$1.2B$314M2.7x2.5x10.6x10.0x
Interparfums$1B$228M2.8x2.9x12.9x13.8x

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Common questions about Mister Car Wash

When was Mister Car Wash founded?Mister Car Wash was founded in 2014.
Where is Mister Car Wash headquartered?Mister Car Wash is headquartered in United States.
Is Mister Car Wash publicly listed?No, Mister Car Wash was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners in February 2026.
Who acquired Mister Car Wash?Mister Car Wash was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners in February 2026.
How much was Mister Car Wash acquired for?Mister Car Wash was acquired for $3.1B in February 2026, a 2.9x revenue multiple.
Which companies are comparable to Mister Car Wash?Companies comparable to Mister Car Wash include Valvoline, Boyd Group Services, Driven Brands, USS Co., European Outlet Mall Venture and Desigual.
What was Mister Car Wash's market cap before the acquisition?Mister Car Wash had a market cap of $2.3B in April 2026, its last month on record as a listed company, trading at 3.8x EV/Revenue.
What was Mister Car Wash's revenue as a public company?Mister Car Wash's last reported twelve-month revenue was $1.1B (April 2026), with EBITDA of $351M.
How many companies has Mister Car Wash acquired?Mister Car Wash has acquired 4 companies, including The Speedwash, Super Suds Car Wash, Prime Shine Car and Auto Spa Express.
How many companies has Mister Car Wash invested in?Mister Car Wash has invested in 1 company, including APANA.
What was Mister Car Wash's last investment?In January 2017, Mister Car Wash invested in APANA's $4M Series A alongside Cowles Company, Kurita Water, E8 Angels and 2 other investors.

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