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Boyd Group Services

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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
C$192.00
▼(-0.06% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/20/26
The score is mainly supported by strong top-line growth and solid, improving free cash flow, but it is pulled down by very weak profitability/returns and a heavily U.S.-concentrated execution profile. Technicals are bearish with the stock trading well below major moving averages, and valuation is unattractive given the very high P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue acceleration (2025)
A ~41% revenue acceleration in 2025 indicates durable demand and effective growth execution across Boyd’s repair network. Sustained top-line expansion supports scale economics, higher utilization of centers, and gives management runway to invest in throughput, parts sourcing, and integration over the next 2–6 months.
Strong free cash flow generation
Free cash flow improving by roughly 40% and remaining consistently positive provides financial flexibility to fund acquisitions, capex, and debt reduction. Robust cash generation supports longer-term reinvestment and reduces reliance on external funding during integration and growth phases.
Material scale gain via Joe Hudson’s deal
Closing the Joe Hudson’s acquisition instantaneously expands Boyd’s footprint by ~25%, improving regional density and purchasing scale. Greater density can deliver lasting cost synergies, higher insurer negotiating leverage, and better route-to-customer economics across North America over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Very thin profitability & low returns
Extremely thin net margins and very low ROE signal that revenue growth has not yet translated into durable profitability. Low returns on capital constrain the firm’s ability to generate shareholder value and increase sensitivity to margin pressure from costs, pricing, or integration expenses.
High U.S. concentration & integration risk
Heavy U.S.-centric asset and revenue mix raises execution risk as the company integrates large U.S. acquisitions. Cross-market operational issues, regulatory differences, or insurer relationship shifts in the U.S. could disproportionately affect results and strain integration resources over coming months.
Earnings quality and cash/earnings coverage variability
A cash-to-earnings coverage ratio around 0.70 suggests working-capital swings materially affect reported earnings quality. This creates potential volatility in reported profits and free cash flow conversion during acquisitions and busy seasons, complicating near-term predictability of margins and returns.

Boyd Group Services (BYD) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

Boyd Group Services Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBoyd Group Services Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates non-franchised collision repair centers in North America. The company operates its locations under the Boyd Autobody & Glass and Assured Automotive names in Canada; and Gerber Collision & Glass name in the United States. It also operates as a retail auto glass operator under the Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority, and Autoglassonly.com names in the United States. In addition, the company operates a third-party administrator, Gerber National Claims Services that offers glass, emergency roadside, and first notice of loss services. It serves insurance companies and individual vehicle owners. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyBoyd primarily makes money by performing collision repair and related automotive glass services and billing for those jobs. Its core revenue stream is repair revenue from fixing accident-damaged vehicles (e.g., body work, paint, parts replacement, and related labor) performed at its company-operated repair centers; payment is commonly made by auto insurers under claim programs as well as by customers directly (including out-of-pocket and deductible amounts). A second key revenue stream is auto glass services, including repair and replacement of windshields and other vehicle glass, provided through its locations and billed to insurers and/or vehicle owners. Boyd’s earnings are influenced by (a) repair volume and average repair severity (the dollar value of repairs per claim), (b) its ability to source parts and manage labor/throughput efficiently, and (c) relationships with insurance carriers via direct repair programs and similar arrangements that can steer claim volume to Boyd locations. The company also expands its revenue base by adding locations (including acquisitions and new site openings) and then generating sales through those centers; any additional revenue streams beyond collision repair and glass services are not available (null).

Boyd Group Services Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 13, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 20, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflected a positive sentiment with Boyd Group Services showcasing strong operational improvements and strategic milestones, despite facing industry challenges and a decline in same-store sales. The company demonstrated strong gross margin and adjusted EBITDA performance, driven by successful execution of Project 360 initiatives. However, challenges remain with declines in same-store sales and net earnings, as well as increased operating expenses.
Q2-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Gross Margin Expansion
Boyd Group Services expanded its gross margins by 120 basis points to 46.8% in Q2 2025, due to internalization of scanning and calibration, improved performance-based pricing, and increased parts margins.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Achievement
The company's adjusted EBITDA margins increased to 12%, the highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA margin performance since 2023, reflecting a 4.7% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA.
Project 360 Initiatives
Successful execution of the indirect staffing model as part of Project 360, expected to generate $30 million in annual run rate savings starting in Q2 2025, with further savings expected.
Milestone in Location Growth
Achieved the 1,000th location milestone and closed the first MSO acquisition since 2021, with plans to open an average of 8 to 10 new start-up locations per quarter going forward.
Positive Signs in Same-Store Sales
Modest same-store sales growth observed in July, with improvement continuing into the third quarter despite ongoing industry challenges.
Negative Updates
Decline in Same-Store Sales
Same-store sales, excluding foreign exchange, decreased by 2.1% in Q2 2025, despite a 0.2% increase in overall sales to $780.4 million.
Increased Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for Q2 2025 were $271.7 million, representing 34.8% of sales, up from 34.1% in the same period of 2024, due to lower same-store sales and increased facility maintenance costs.
Decline in Net Earnings
Net earnings for Q2 2025 were $5.4 million, down from $10.8 million in the same period of 2024, impacted by increased depreciation and finance costs.
Challenging Industry Volumes
Industry volumes continued to be challenged, with Boyd Group’s sales growth offset by a decline in same-store sales and industry volumes down 6% to 8%.
Company Guidance
During the second quarter of 2025, Boyd Group Services, Inc. demonstrated significant progress in its operational and financial performance, as reported in their recent earnings call. The company expanded its gross margins by 120 basis points to 46.8% and increased its adjusted EBITDA margins to 12%, marking the highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA margin performance since 2023. Boyd also achieved a 0.2% increase in sales to $780.4 million, despite a 2.1% decrease in same-store sales, which was offset by the addition of 53 new locations. Boyd's Project 360 initiative was a key driver of these improvements, helping the company realize $30 million in annual run rate savings from an indirect staffing model and aiming for $40 million in incremental savings from procurement spending by the end of 2026. Additionally, Boyd surpassed its 1,000th location milestone, reflecting its strategic focus on new location growth and market share gains. The company plans to open an average of 8 to 10 new start-up locations per quarter going forward, leveraging a more strategic approach to its go-to-market strategy. Although industry volumes in the second quarter were challenged, Boyd saw a modest improvement in same-store sales growth in July, driven by better customer relationships and an enhanced focus on insurance company clients’ unique performance metrics.

Boyd Group Services Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong 2025 revenue acceleration (~41%) and improving free cash flow (up ~40%) support the business momentum. However, profitability is very thin and volatile (net margin ~0.6% in 2025; EBIT margin ~4.2%), and returns remain low (ROE ~1.1%). U.S. concentration increases execution/integration risk as growth and assets are heavily U.S.-driven.
Income Statement
64
Positive
Revenue growth accelerated sharply in 2025 (up ~41% vs. ~4% in 2024), showing strong top-line momentum. However, profitability weakened materially: net margin fell to ~0.6% in 2025 from ~3.0% in 2023, and operating profitability remains modest (EBIT margin ~4.2% in 2025). Overall, the business is growing, but earnings quality and margin stability have been volatile and currently thin.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Leverage looks more balanced in 2025 with debt roughly in line with equity (debt-to-equity ~1.0), improving versus 2024 (~1.5). That said, returns on shareholders’ capital are currently low (ROE ~1.1% in 2025, down meaningfully from 2023), suggesting the expanded asset base is not translating into strong profitability yet. The balance sheet appears serviceable, but the key risk is low returns relative to the capital employed.
Cash Flow
72
Positive
Cash generation is a relative strength: operating cash flow and free cash flow rose strongly in 2025 (free cash flow up ~40%). Free cash flow remains solidly positive across years, supporting flexibility. A watch-out is that operating cash flow covers a moderate portion of reported earnings quality signals (coverage ratio ~0.70 in 2025, ~0.62 in 2024), so working-capital swings could still create variability, but the overall cash profile is favorable.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue4.39B3.07B2.94B2.45B1.86B
Gross Profit1.70B1.40B1.34B1.10B828.29M
EBITDA525.81M208.97M255.20M171.20M119.06M
Net Income25.74M24.52M86.45M41.33M23.34M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets5.29B2.46B2.38B2.12B2.01B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.68B19.98M22.46M15.20M27.48M
Total Debt2.35B1.25B1.13B986.96M977.22M
Total Liabilities2.93B1.63B1.55B1.37B1.29B
Stockholders Equity2.36B830.07M826.34M753.36M720.39M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow379.45M196.91M284.79M208.97M152.75M
Operating Cash Flow455.33M270.53M343.21M241.35M183.70M
Investing Cash Flow-317.21M-197.76M-248.36M-46.50M-348.15M
Financing Cash Flow1.53B-73.99M-87.51M-206.54M131.99M

Boyd Group Services Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price192.12
Price Trends
50DMA
226.05
Negative
100DMA
224.14
Negative
200DMA
219.83
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-8.86
Positive
RSI
30.13
Neutral
STOCH
17.95
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:BYD, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 192.12 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 221.65, below the 50-day MA of 226.05, and below the 200-day MA of 219.83, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -8.86 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 30.13 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 17.95 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:BYD.

Boyd Group Services Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
69
Neutral
C$4.86B8.514.01%1.32%-5.33%-57.58%
63
Neutral
C$631.52M7.047.13%1.93%-7.25%-143.07%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
52
Neutral
C$5.35B190.801.91%0.28%4.24%-60.60%
52
Neutral
C$9.50B16.3213.16%3.17%-0.13%13.73%
43
Neutral
C$397.03M34.0818.07%-26.93%84.17%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:BYD
Boyd Group Services
192.12
-15.19
-7.33%
TSE:LNR
Linamar
81.68
30.07
58.28%
TSE:MRE
Martinrea International
8.77
1.25
16.68%
TSE:ACQ
AutoCanada
17.15
-0.38
-2.17%
TSE:CTC
Canadian Tire
208.13
-0.46
-0.22%
TSE:AZO
AutoZone, Inc. Shs UnSponsored Canadian Depository Receipt Hedged Reg S
20.11
-1.14
-5.36%

Boyd Group Services Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Boyd Group lifts 2025 earnings and closes $1.3 billion Joe Hudson’s acquisition
Positive
Mar 18, 2026

Boyd Group Services reported 2025 sales of $3.1 billion, up 2.4%, driven by contributions from 119 new locations, while same-store sales dipped slightly due to one fewer selling day. Adjusted EBITDA rose 12.4% to $376.3 million and adjusted net earnings climbed 28.8%, although reported net earnings fell on acquisition and transformational costs tied to the Joe Hudson’s Collision Center deal and Project 360.

The company significantly strengthened its balance sheet and U.S. profile, completing major note offerings, a U.S. IPO, and an NYSE listing under the symbol BGSI. It also advanced its consolidation strategy by adding 70 collision locations in 2025 and, after year-end, closing the $1.3 billion Joe Hudson’s acquisition, bringing in 258 locations, accelerating system and brand integration, increasing internalization of scanning and calibration services to 75%, and modestly raising its dividend while expanding credit capacity.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BYD) stock is a Buy with a C$270.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Boyd Group Services stock, see the TSE:BYD Stock Forecast page.

Dividends
Boyd Group Services Declares First-Quarter 2026 Dividend
Positive
Mar 17, 2026

Boyd Group Services Inc. has declared a first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of C$0.156 per common share, payable on April 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. Non-resident shareholders will be subject to Canadian withholding tax on this dividend, underscoring the company’s ongoing practice of returning capital to investors while navigating cross-border tax considerations for its international investor base.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BYD) stock is a Buy with a C$270.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Boyd Group Services stock, see the TSE:BYD Stock Forecast page.

Dividends
Boyd Group Services Declares First-Quarter 2026 Cash Dividend
Positive
Mar 17, 2026

Boyd Group Services Inc., parent of one of North America’s largest non-franchised collision repair and auto glass networks, has extensive operations in Canada and the U.S. under multiple brands, and offers complementary services such as claims administration, roadside assistance and vehicle scanning and calibration. Its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

The company declared a first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of C$0.156 per common share, payable April 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. Non-resident shareholders will be subject to Canadian withholding tax on the dividend, underscoring the need for cross-border investors to consider tax implications when assessing the stock’s income profile.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BYD) stock is a Buy with a C$270.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Boyd Group Services stock, see the TSE:BYD Stock Forecast page.

Financial Disclosures
Boyd Group Sets March 18 Date for Fiscal 2025 Results and Conference Call
Neutral
Feb 25, 2026

Boyd Group Services Inc., the Canadian parent of The Boyd Group Inc., oversees one of the largest non-franchised collision repair networks in North America, with extensive collision and auto glass brands across Canada and the U.S., plus third-party claims administration and mobile scanning and calibration services. The company announced it will release its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter and year-end results on March 18, 2026, before market open, followed by a management-hosted conference call and webcast the same morning, offering investors and analysts an opportunity to review financial performance and operational trends.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BYD) stock is a Buy with a C$275.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Boyd Group Services stock, see the TSE:BYD Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Boyd Group Closes US$1.3 Billion Acquisition of Joe Hudson’s, Expands North American Collision Footprint
Positive
Jan 9, 2026

Boyd Group Services has completed its previously announced acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, adding 258 locations across the U.S. Southeast and expanding its North American network by 25% to 1,301 locations. Management describes the US$1.3 billion deal as transformative, bolstering Boyd’s regional density, supporting cost synergies and profitability, and aligning with its growth strategy alongside its Project 360 cost transformation plan, new start-up pipeline and expanded WOW Operating Way, collectively reinforcing the company’s long-term growth and market leadership in the fragmented collision repair industry; the transaction was funded through a debut U.S. equity offering, a private placement of senior unsecured notes and use of the company’s revolving credit facility.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BYD) stock is a Buy with a C$275.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Boyd Group Services stock, see the TSE:BYD Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Boyd Group Cleared to Close Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquisition on January 9, 2026
Positive
Jan 8, 2026

Boyd Group Services Inc. has secured all required regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center and plans to close the transaction on January 9, 2026. The deal marks a significant expansion step for one of North America’s largest collision repair and auto glass operators, positioning Boyd to broaden its U.S. footprint and service capabilities while integrating Joe Hudson’s network into its existing platform, with potential implications for scale efficiencies and competitive standing in the collision repair market.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BYD) stock is a Buy with a C$294.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Boyd Group Services stock, see the TSE:BYD Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 20, 2026