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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

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Last: 1/22/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DRVN was profitable.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • With a Return On Assets value of -4.77%, DRVN is not doing good in the industry: 61.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • DRVN has a Return On Equity of -24.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DRVN underperforms 60.53% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.96%, DRVN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DRVN is significantly below the industry average of 10.15%.
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

  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.12%, DRVN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DRVN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.26%, DRVN is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.95% 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DRVN is destroying value.
  • DRVN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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

  • DRVN has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that DRVN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DRVN has a Altman-Z score (0.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 71.20, DRVN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DRVN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.44. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.44, DRVN is doing worse than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 71.2
Altman-Z 0.82
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.48%
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.
  • DRVN has a worse Current ratio (0.90) than 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.
  • Measured over the past years, DRVN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.27% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.65%
EPS Next 2Y14.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5Y16.51%
Revenue Next Year-10.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.11%
Revenue Next 3Y0.18%
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 12.74, which indicates a correct valuation of DRVN.
  • 80.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRVN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, DRVN is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.83, which indicates a very decent valuation of DRVN.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DRVN is valued cheaper than 85.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DRVN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.74
Fwd PE 10.83
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DRVN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • DRVN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DRVN is cheaper than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 85.55
EV/EBITDA 13.47
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 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)1.09
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 / 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.