DRVN (Driven Brands Holdings) Net-Net Working Capital: $-14.43 (As of Jun. 2026)

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DRVN Driven Brands Holdings Inc DRVN
82 GF Score
Price $12.53
GF Value $15.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Driven Brands Holdings Net-Net Working Capital?

Driven Brands Holdings DRVN -6.04% 82 Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.43 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DRVN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Vehicles & Parts companies, Driven Brands Holdings ranks worse than 266666.4% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Driven Brands Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-14.43.

The industry rank for Driven Brands Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

DRVN's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.72
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Driven Brands Holdings  (NAS:DRVN) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Driven Brands Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Driven Brands Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Driven Brands Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital 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.

Driven Brands Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Driven Brands Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -21.38 -26.58 -28.50 -27.28 -19.23

Driven Brands Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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DRVN vs CARG, ACVA, SAH: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Driven Brands Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Driven Brands Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Driven Brands Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Driven Brands Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Driven Brands Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(102.938+0.75 * 131.958+0.5 * 52.375-3392.718
-0-0)/164.532
=-19.23

Driven Brands Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(183.947+0.75 * 155.245+0.5 * 52.087-2705.949
-0-0)/164.936
=-14.43

* 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 calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $-14.43 mean?
Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-14.43 as of Jun. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Driven Brands Holdings According to the industry distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #999999 out of 375 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Driven Brands Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Driven Brands Holdings' current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.43. Based on the distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #999999 out of 375 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Driven Brands Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Driven Brands Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital compare to CARG and ACVA?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Driven Brands Holdings ranks #999999 out of 375 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Driven Brands Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.72. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.72, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Driven Brands Holdings For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Driven Brands Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.43. 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 $15.52, compared to a current price of $12.53 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.43. Driven Brands Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-14.43 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 $12.53 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.52. GuruFocus considers Driven Brands Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DRVN:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-14.43
  • GF Value™: $15.52 vs. price of $12.53 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 440 South Church Street, Suite 700, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
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.
82GF Score

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