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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DRVN - US26210V1026 - Common Stock

14.96 USD
-0.02 (-0.13%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 7:52:29 PM
14.95 USD
-0.01 (-0.07%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 7:52:29 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DRVN. DRVN was compared to 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. DRVN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DRVN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DRVN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DRVN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years DRVN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years DRVN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DRVN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDRVN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

DRVN's Return On Assets of -4.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN is outperformed by 60.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -24.96%, DRVN is doing worse than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
DRVN's Return On Invested Capital of 3.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN outperforms 59.21% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DRVN is significantly below the industry average of 10.55%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.77%
ROE -24.96%
ROIC 3.96%
ROA(3y)-5.83%
ROA(5y)-3.48%
ROE(3y)-42.59%
ROE(5y)-25.51%
ROIC(3y)4.37%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
DRVN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDRVN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

DRVN has a Operating Margin of 8.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: DRVN outperforms 61.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DRVN has declined.
The Gross Margin of DRVN (49.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DRVN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.12%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 49.26%
OM growth 3Y-13.67%
OM growth 5Y-4.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.08%
GM growth 5Y-4.39%
DRVN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDRVN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DRVN is destroying value.
DRVN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DRVN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DRVN is higher compared to a year ago.
DRVN Yearly Shares OutstandingDRVN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
DRVN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDRVN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

DRVN has an Altman-Z score of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that DRVN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DRVN (0.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DRVN has a debt to FCF ratio of 71.20. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DRVN would need 71.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DRVN has a Debt to FCF ratio (71.20) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.44 is on the high side and indicates that DRVN has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.44, DRVN is not doing good in the industry: 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 71.2
Altman-Z 0.78
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.35%
DRVN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDRVN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

DRVN has a Current Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that DRVN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DRVN's Current ratio of 0.90 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN is outperformed by 63.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that DRVN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DRVN (0.80) is worse than 64.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.8
DRVN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDRVN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DRVN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.30%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.96% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 31.27% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.3%
EPS 3Y9.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y16.83%
Revenue growth 5Y31.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.46%

3.2 Future

DRVN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.51% yearly.
DRVN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.65%
EPS Next 2Y14.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5Y16.51%
Revenue Next Year-11.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y4.58%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DRVN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDRVN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
DRVN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDRVN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of DRVN.
DRVN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DRVN is cheaper than 80.26% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DRVN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say DRVN is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.01, the valuation of DRVN can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DRVN is valued cheaper than 88.16% of the companies in the same industry.
DRVN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.78
Fwd PE 10.01
DRVN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDRVN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

DRVN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
DRVN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 79.1
EV/EBITDA 12.91
DRVN Per share dataDRVN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DRVN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DRVN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DRVN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:DRVN (1/6/2026, 7:52:29 PM)

After market: 14.95 -0.01 (-0.07%)

14.96

-0.02 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners41.77%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.13%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap2.46B
Revenue(TTM)2.17B
Net Income(TTM)-198.04M
Analysts81
Price Target21.58 (44.25%)
Short Float %18.43%
Short Ratio9.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.83%
Min EPS beat(2)6.09%
Max EPS beat(2)9.57%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)24.11%
Min EPS beat(4)6.09%
Max EPS beat(4)64.23%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.31%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.63%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)14.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.63%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.02%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.32%
PT rev (1m)-0.72%
PT rev (3m)-3.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.78
Fwd PE 10.01
P/S 1.14
P/FCF 79.1
P/OCF 9.19
P/B 3.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.91
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY8.49%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY9.99%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY10.88%
SpS13.18
BVpS4.83
TBVpS-7.95
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.77%
ROE -24.96%
ROCE 5.02%
ROIC 3.96%
ROICexc 4.16%
ROICexgc 11.19%
OM 8.12%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 49.26%
FCFM 1.44%
ROA(3y)-5.83%
ROA(5y)-3.48%
ROE(3y)-42.59%
ROE(5y)-25.51%
ROIC(3y)4.37%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
ROICexc(3y)4.53%
ROICexc(5y)3.95%
ROICexgc(3y)8.5%
ROICexgc(5y)8.05%
ROCE(3y)5.53%
ROCE(5y)4.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-30.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.97%
OM growth 3Y-13.67%
OM growth 5Y-4.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.08%
GM growth 5Y-4.39%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 71.2
Debt/EBITDA 5.54
Cap/Depr 135.95%
Cap/Sales 10.92%
Interest Coverage 1.43
Cash Conversion 76.51%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 0.78
F-Score5
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)263.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)203.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.3%
EPS 3Y9.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30.77%
EPS Next Y11.65%
EPS Next 2Y14.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5Y16.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y16.83%
Revenue growth 5Y31.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.46%
Revenue Next Year-11.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y4.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-41.93%
EBIT growth 3Y0.86%
EBIT growth 5Y25%
EBIT Next Year29.92%
EBIT Next 3Y16.5%
EBIT Next 5Y14.27%
FCF growth 1Y107.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.84%
OCF growth 3Y-5.24%
OCF growth 5Y42.29%

DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC / DRVN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DRVN.


What is the valuation status of DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC?

DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for DRVN stock?

The financial health rating of DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) is 1 / 10.