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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

15.88 USD
+0.54 (+3.52%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 4:30:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 4:30:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

DRVN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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

DRVN had positive earnings in the past year.
DRVN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of -4.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DRVN underperforms 60.53% 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 10.55%.
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

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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DRVN has declined.
DRVN has a Gross Margin (49.26%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

DRVN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DRVN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that DRVN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DRVN's Altman-Z score of 0.79 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN outperforms 47.37% of 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.
DRVN has a Debt to FCF ratio (71.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.44 is on the high side and indicates that DRVN has dependencies on debt financing.
DRVN's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.44 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 71.2
Altman-Z 0.79
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.4%
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'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.
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.
DRVN has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: DRVN underperforms 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.
DRVN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.01% yearly.
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.
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-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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.50, the valuation of DRVN can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DRVN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DRVN is cheaper than 80.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DRVN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say DRVN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.63, which indicates a very decent valuation of DRVN.
86.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRVN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, DRVN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.5
Fwd PE 10.63
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DRVN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DRVN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 83.96
EV/EBITDA 13.08
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)1.07
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 (1/9/2026, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 15.88 0 (0%)

15.88

+0.54 (+3.52%)

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 Cap2.61B
Revenue(TTM)2.17B
Net Income(TTM)-198.04M
Analysts81
Price Target21.58 (35.89%)
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 12.5
Fwd PE 10.63
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 83.96
P/OCF 9.76
P/B 3.29
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.08
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY8%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY9.41%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.19%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY10.25%
SpS13.18
BVpS4.83
TBVpS-7.95
PEG (NY)1.07
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 0.79
F-Score5
WACC7.4%
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

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


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


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


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