DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:DRVN • US26210V1026

15.55 USD
+0.33 (+2.17%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
15.55 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DRVN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DRVN was compared to 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DRVN have multiple concerns. DRVN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DRVN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 61.84% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DRVN (-24.96%) is worse than 60.53% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DRVN is significantly below the industry average of 10.17%.
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 61.84% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DRVN has declined.
  • DRVN has a Gross Margin (49.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DRVN is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DRVN remains at a similar level compared to 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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.80, we must say that DRVN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.80, DRVN is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DRVN is 71.20, which is on the high side as it means it would take DRVN, 71.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DRVN (71.20) is better than 60.53% 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.
  • 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 0.8
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.37%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.90, DRVN is not doing good in the industry: 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • DRVN has a Quick 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, DRVN is doing worse than 64.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • Looking at the last year, DRVN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.96% in the last 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DRVN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.51% on average per year.
  • DRVN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.33%
EPS Next 2Y12.35%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%
EPS Next 5Y16.51%
Revenue Next Year-11.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.26%
Revenue Next 5Y4.58%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.24, DRVN is valued correctly.
  • 80.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRVN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DRVN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say DRVN is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of DRVN.
  • 85.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRVN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • DRVN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.24
Fwd PE 10.81
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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DRVN is valued a bit cheaper than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 82.22
EV/EBITDA 13.17
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 14.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.35%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DRVN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC / DRVN FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 2 / 10.