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Driven Brands HoldingsDRVN +0.58%79 Debt-to-Equity is 2.67 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates DRVN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Vehicles & Parts companies, Driven Brands Holdings ranks worse than 94.5% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DRVN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 2.67 Max: 5.76
Current: 2.67
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Driven Brands Holdings was 5.76. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 2.67.
DRVN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.5% of 1218
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs DRVN: 2.67
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Driven Brands Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Driven Brands Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Driven Brands Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.67 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Driven Brands Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, Driven Brands Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.41 to 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #1151 out of 1218 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Driven Brands Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Driven Brands Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.67 is near median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 5.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Driven Brands Holdings' value of 2.67 is 480.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #1151 out of 1218 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-Equity compare to CARG and ACVA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #1151 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Driven Brands Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Driven Brands Holdings' value of 2.67 is 480.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Driven Brands Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.41 to 5.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 0.46, 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-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,218 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Driven Brands Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.67 is 480.4% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Driven Brands Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Driven Brands Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.67. 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 $15.61, compared to a current price of $12.95 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 480.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Driven Brands Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.67 as of Jun. 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 $12.95 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.61.
GuruFocus considers Driven Brands Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DRVN:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.67 (near median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: $15.61 vs. price of $12.95 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 480.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1151 of 1218)
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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