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Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/23/2025: DRVN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 -19.53% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.61B 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 1.06 | 52 Weeks Range 14.03 - 19.74 | Updated Date 10/23/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.03 - 19.74 | Updated Date 10/23/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.94 |
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 2025-10-22 | When - | Estimate 0.3013 | 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 10.46 | Enterprise Value 5323599228 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.08 |
Enterprise Value 5323599228 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -13.02 | Shares Outstanding 164279951 | Shares Floating 59346132 |
Shares Outstanding 164279951 | Shares Floating 59346132 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.19 | Percent Institutions 104.58 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Driven Brands Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Driven Brands was founded in 2015 as a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group. It has grown through acquisitions of various automotive service franchises.
Core Business Areas
- Maintenance: Includes services like oil changes, brakes, and routine maintenance under brands like Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke Car Care Centers, and Midas.
- Car Wash: Operates car wash businesses through brands like International Car Wash Group (ICWG), Goo-Goo Car Wash, and others, offering a range of wash packages and detailing services.
- Collision: Provides collision repair services through brands like CARSTAR, fixing damaged vehicles.
- Paint, Collision & Glass: Services focus on automotive glass, collision repair and paint restoration
- Platform Services: Services aimed at expanding the companyu2019s franchise system.
Leadership and Structure
Driven Brands is led by CEO Jonathan Fitzpatrick. The organizational structure includes various business unit presidents reporting to the CEO, with functional departments supporting the franchise network.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Take 5 Oil Change: Provides quick oil change services. Competitors include Jiffy Lube, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and local independent shops. Market share data is fragmented, but Take 5 has significant regional presence.
- Meineke Car Care Centers: Offers comprehensive car repair and maintenance services. Competitors include Midas, Goodyear Auto Service, and local repair shops. Market share data is fragmented across national and local providers.
- CARSTAR: Provides collision repair services. Competitors include Caliber Collision, Gerber Collision & Glass, and independent repair shops. CARSTAR operates under a franchise agreement.
- International Car Wash Group (ICWG): A global car wash chain that owns many well known car wash establishments that provide auto detailing and washing services. Competitors include Mister Car Wash, Zips Car Wash, and other national and regional chains.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The automotive aftermarket industry is large and fragmented, driven by the increasing age of vehicles and growing vehicle miles traveled. Car wash industry is also growing with the need for convenience and environmentally conscious services.
Positioning
Driven Brands positions itself as a leading franchisor in the automotive services industry, leveraging its scale and brand portfolio to attract franchisees and customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for automotive aftermarket services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Driven Brands is positioned to capture a significant portion through its diversified service offerings. The Car Wash TAM is approximately $15 billion dollars with opportunity for growth.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified brand portfolio
- Franchise business model provides recurring revenue
- Strong brand recognition in key segments
- Scale and purchasing power
- Multiple revenue streams
Weaknesses
- Reliance on franchisee performance
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Expanding geographic presence
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Leveraging technology to improve service delivery
- Increasing demand for automotive services due to aging vehicle fleet
- Growth in car wash services
Threats
- Competition from other service providers
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic downturns impacting vehicle maintenance spending
- Rising labor costs
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- APTV
- CALR
- GPI
Competitive Landscape
Driven Brands competes on brand recognition, service offerings, and geographic footprint. It has an advantage in its diversified portfolio but faces competition from larger, more established players in specific segments.
Major Acquisitions
Auto Qualifiers
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 83
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of car wash portfolio and geographic footprint.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Driven Brands has experienced significant growth through acquisitions and organic expansion of its franchise network.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued acquisitions, same-store sales growth, and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring new franchise brands and investing in technology to improve operational efficiency.
Summary
Driven Brands has a strong franchise system in the automotive sector, with growth driven by acquisitions. Its diverse brand portfolio insulates it somewhat from segment-specific downturns, though high debt levels and reliance on franchisee performance pose risks. Future growth depends on successful integration of acquisitions and continued expansion of its service offerings, while economic downturns may negatively affect its performance.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Press Releases, Market Research Reports, News Articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company-specific factors can change rapidly.
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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