DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:DRVN • US26210V1026

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This DRVN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DRVN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DRVN was profitable.
  • DRVN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DRVN reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • DRVN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 61.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DRVN (-24.96%) is worse than 60.27% of its industry peers.
  • DRVN has a Return On Invested Capital (3.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DRVN is significantly below the industry average of 10.88%.
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's Operating Margin of 8.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN outperforms 63.01% of its industry peers.
  • DRVN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 49.26%, DRVN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DRVN has declined.
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. DRVN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DRVN is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DRVN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • DRVN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DRVN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.65, we must say that DRVN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DRVN's Altman-Z score of 0.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN outperforms 43.84% of its industry peers.
  • 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 of 71.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DRVN outperforms 58.90% of its industry peers.
  • DRVN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.44. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DRVN (2.44) is worse than 72.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 71.2
Altman-Z 0.65
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC7.85%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that DRVN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of DRVN (0.90) is worse than 64.38% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that DRVN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DRVN's Quick ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN is outperformed by 65.75% 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. DRVN Growth Analysis

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.
  • DRVN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.01% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -6.96% in the past year.
  • DRVN shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.27% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.53% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • DRVN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.41%
EPS Next 2Y10.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y15.53%
Revenue Next Year-12.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. DRVN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DRVN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.41.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DRVN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DRVN is cheaper than 83.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DRVN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.96.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.69 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DRVN.
  • 91.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRVN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DRVN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say DRVN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.41
Fwd PE 7.69
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DRVN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DRVN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 56.47
EV/EBITDA 10.77
DRVN Per share dataDRVN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DRVN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%

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5. DRVN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

DRVN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:DRVN (3/17/2026, 5:20:01 PM)

After market: 10.68 0 (0%)

10.68

+0.25 (+2.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)03-02
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners46.56%
Inst Owner Change8.12%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.17B
Net Income(TTM)-198.04M
Analysts78.75
Price Target21.34 (99.81%)
Short Float %19.24%
Short Ratio7.21
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%
PT rev (3m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.41
Fwd PE 7.69
P/S 0.81
P/FCF 56.47
P/OCF 6.56
P/B 2.21
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.77
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY11.89%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY13%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.77%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY15.24%
SpS13.18
BVpS4.83
TBVpS-7.95
PEG (NY)0.89
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 0.65
F-Score5
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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 Y9.41%
EPS Next 2Y10.35%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y15.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y16.83%
Revenue growth 5Y31.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.46%
Revenue Next Year-12.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.49%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-41.93%
EBIT growth 3Y0.86%
EBIT growth 5Y25%
EBIT Next Year25.75%
EBIT Next 3Y13.58%
EBIT Next 5Y12.71%
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%

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