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Driven Brands HoldingsDRVN +4.10%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 12.96. GuruFocus rates DRVN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Driven Brands Holdings ranks worse than 81.3% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DRVN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.84 Med: 12.96 Max: 17.85
Current: 5.84
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Driven Brands Holdings was 17.85. The lowest was 5.84. And the median was 12.96.
DRVN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.3% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs DRVN: 5.84
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Driven Brands Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Driven Brands Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DRVN vs CARG, ACVA, SAH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Driven Brands Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.62 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Driven Brands Holdings. This is 49% below median its historical median of 12.96. Over the past decade, Driven Brands Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.84 to 17.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #891 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Driven Brands Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Driven Brands Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.62 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 12.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.84 to a high of 17.85. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Driven Brands Holdings' value of 6.62 is 192.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #891 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Driven Brands Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Driven Brands Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CARG and ACVA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #891 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Driven Brands Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Driven Brands Holdings' value of 6.62 is 192.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Driven Brands Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.84 to 17.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.96 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Driven Brands Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.26, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Driven Brands Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.62 is 192.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Driven Brands Holdings. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Driven Brands Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.62, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 12.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Driven Brands Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.50, compared to a current price of $14.86 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.62, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 12.96 and 192.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Driven Brands Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Driven Brands Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.86 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.50.
GuruFocus considers Driven Brands Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DRVN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.62 (49% below median its 10-year median of 12.96)
GF Value™: $16.50 vs. price of $14.86 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#891 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Driven Brands Holdings Inc is an automotive services company in North America. Its platform provides high-quality services to an extensive range of retail and commercial customers. The company provides an extensive range of core consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, and repair services, as well as a variety of high-frequency services, such as oil changes and car washes. The company segments; Take 5, Franchise Brands, and Auto Glass Now. It derives maximum revenue from Take 5 Segment. Geographically, the company operates into United States, Canada and Rest of the World.
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