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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC (DRVN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

14.98 USD
-0.02 (-0.13%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 4:10:13 PM
14.98 USD
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After Hours: 12/8/2025, 4:10:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

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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 may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DRVN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
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 has a Return On Assets (-4.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -24.96%, DRVN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.79% 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 9.54%.
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 better Operating Margin (8.12%) than 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.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DRVN 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
DRVN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 0.78, we must say that DRVN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DRVN has a Altman-Z score (0.78) which 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 71.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DRVN outperforms 57.89% 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.
DRVN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.44) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 71.2
Altman-Z 0.78
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.55%
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 65.79% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.80) than 65.79% 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.30% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DRVN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.01% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DRVN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.96% in the last 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

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, DRVN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.39%
EPS Next 2Y14.85%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
EPS Next 5Y16.51%
Revenue Next Year-10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y1.55%
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.
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 11.80, the valuation of DRVN can be described as reasonable.
DRVN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DRVN is cheaper than 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
DRVN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96, the valuation of DRVN can be described as very reasonable.
86.84% 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 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.8
Fwd PE 9.96
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 79.2
EV/EBITDA 12.92
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 15.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.85%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DRVN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:DRVN (12/8/2025, 4:10:13 PM)

After market: 14.98 0 (0%)

14.98

-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 Owners41.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.59%
Ins Owners2.13%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap2.46B
Revenue(TTM)2.17B
Net Income(TTM)-198.04M
Analysts81
Price Target21.73 (45.06%)
Short Float %12.94%
Short Ratio6.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)-1.28%
PT rev (3m)-2.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.8
Fwd PE 9.96
P/S 1.14
P/FCF 79.2
P/OCF 9.2
P/B 3.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.92
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY8.48%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)1.63
OCFY10.87%
SpS13.18
BVpS4.83
TBVpS-7.95
PEG (NY)0.95
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
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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 Y12.39%
EPS Next 2Y14.85%
EPS Next 3Y15.04%
EPS Next 5Y16.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y16.83%
Revenue growth 5Y31.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.46%
Revenue Next Year-10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 3Y1.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-41.93%
EBIT growth 3Y0.86%
EBIT growth 5Y25%
EBIT Next Year32.97%
EBIT Next 3Y17.23%
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.


Can you provide the financial health for DRVN stock?

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