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Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Driven Brands Holdings Inc stock (DRVN) is currently trading at $12.76. Driven Brands Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.86. Analyst consensus price target for DRVN is $19.14. WallStSmart rates DRVN as Underperform.

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DRVN

Driven Brands Holdings Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$12.76
$0.38 (3.07%)
52W$9.80
$19.74
Target$19.14+50.0%

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Smart Analysis

Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.8610/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
56.90%10/10

Earnings per share surging 56.90% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
108.50%10/10

108.50% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$2.10B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
9.77
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.86
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.899
Undervalued
DRVN Target Price
$19.14
36% Upside

Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-27.30%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Profit MarginProfitability
-8.12%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
11.60%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Revenue GrowthGrowth
6.60%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 6.60%

Price/BookValuation
2.576/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.86) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 56.90%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.57) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -27.30%, Operating Margin at 11.60%, Profit Margin at -8.12%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -27.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

DRVN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

DRVN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.86x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.26x (12th percentile). The current valuation is 85% below its historical high of 5.91x set in Oct 2021, and 23% above its historical low of 0.7x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

The Big Picture

Driven Brands Holdings Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 2.4B with 7% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -8.1% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 39M in free cash flow and 79M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -8.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Driven Brands Holdings Inc.

Bottom Line

Driven Brands Holdings Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(12 last 3 months)

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
12
Jan 21, 2026(1 transaction)
O'MELIA, SCOTT L.
Chief Legal Officer
Sell
Shares
-46,875

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 12:59:06 PM

About Driven Brands Holdings Inc(DRVN)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

Country

USA

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. provides automotive services to retail and commercial clients in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.