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Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/29/2025: DRVN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $21.92
1 Year Target Price $21.92
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -10.82% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.03B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.92 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.92 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.09 | 52 Weeks Range 13.35 - 18.77 | Updated Date 08/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.35 - 18.77 | Updated Date 08/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.97 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -11.38% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) -37% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 14.51 | Enterprise Value 5762226697 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.26 |
Enterprise Value 5762226697 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.4 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -13.02 | Shares Outstanding 164280000 | Shares Floating 59186781 |
Shares Outstanding 164280000 | Shares Floating 59186781 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.25 | Percent Institutions 104.09 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Driven Brands Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. was founded in 2015 as a holding company for several automotive franchise brands. It has grown significantly through acquisitions, consolidating various aftermarket automotive service providers under one umbrella.
Core Business Areas
- Maintenance: Provides automotive maintenance services, including oil changes, tire rotations, and inspections through brands like Take 5 Oil Change.
- Paint, Collision, Glass: Offers paint, collision repair, and glass services through brands like CARSTAR and ABRA Auto Body Repair.
- Car Wash: Operates car wash services under various brands, providing automated and self-service car washing options.
- Platform Services: Franchise support, marketing services, and technology infrastructure for its various brands.
Leadership and Structure
Jonathan Fitzpatrick serves as the CEO. The company operates with a decentralized structure, empowering individual brand presidents while providing centralized support services.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Take 5 Oil Change: Provides quick oil change services with a focus on convenience and speed. Competitors include Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Jiffy Lube. Specific market share data not publicly available, but it's a major brand in the quick lube sector.
- CARSTAR: Offers collision repair services. Competitors include Gerber Collision & Glass, Caliber Collision. CARSTAR is one of the largest MSOs (Multi-Shop Operators) in North America.
- Meineke Car Care Centers: Provides general automotive repair and maintenance services. Competitors include Midas, Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The automotive aftermarket industry is large and fragmented, driven by the increasing age of vehicles on the road and the complexity of modern automotive systems. Consolidation is a key trend.
Positioning
Driven Brands aims to be a leading consolidator and franchisor in the automotive aftermarket. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified brand portfolio and scale.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for automotive aftermarket services is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Driven Brands is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its various service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified brand portfolio
- Franchise-based model
- Strong growth through acquisitions
- Experienced management team
- Scalable platform
Weaknesses
- High debt levels due to acquisitions
- Integration risks associated with acquisitions
- Dependence on franchisee performance
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Brand awareness varies across different segments
Opportunities
- Further consolidation of the fragmented automotive aftermarket
- Expansion into new geographies
- Increased demand for vehicle maintenance and repair
- Growth of electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket services
- Technological advancements in automotive services
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Rising labor costs
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ABG (ABG)
- Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
- Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
Competitive Landscape
Driven Brands competes based on brand recognition, service quality, and convenience. Its franchise model allows for rapid expansion but also relies on franchisee performance. Competitors often have established relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
Major Acquisitions
Auto Glass Now
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 170
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Driven Brands' presence in the auto glass repair and replacement market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Driven Brands has experienced rapid growth primarily through acquisitions and same-store sales growth.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth driven by acquisitions and organic expansion. Specific growth rates vary depending on analyst reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring new franchise brands, expanding service offerings, and investing in technology to improve customer experience.
Summary
Driven Brands is a consolidator in the automotive aftermarket with a diverse portfolio of franchise brands. Its growth is primarily driven by acquisitions, but integration risks and debt levels are concerns. The company benefits from a fragmented market and increasing demand for vehicle services but faces economic and competitive threats.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data and financial figures are subject to change and may not be completely up-to-date. Market share data is based on estimates from various sources and can vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Driven Brands Holdings Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-01-15 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Daniel R. Rivera J.D. | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto & Truck Dealerships | Full time employees 10700 | Website https://www.drivenbrands.com |
Full time employees 10700 | Website https://www.drivenbrands.com | ||
Driven Brands Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides automotive services to retail and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It offers various services, such as paint, collision, glass, repair, car wash, oil change, and maintenance services. The company also distributes automotive parts, including radiators, air conditioning components, and exhaust products to automotive repair shops, auto parts stores, body shops, and other auto repair outlets; windshields and glass accessories through a network of distribution centers; and consumable products, such as oil filters and wiper blades, as well as training services to repair and maintenance, and paint and collision shops. It sells its products and services under the CARSTAR, IMO, MAACO, Meineke Car Care Centers, PH Vitres D'Autos, Take 5 Oil Change, Take 5 Car Wash, Auto Glass Now, Fix Auto USA, and 1-800-Radiator & A/C, Spire Supply, and Automotive Training Institute brands. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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