National Detail & Condition Reports Company
Pride Dealer Services provides essential detail and condition reporting services to the automotive industry. We inspect, document, and detail vehicles for auctions, dealerships, and fleet companies nationwide.
Current Risk: Cox (32%) + Dent Wizard (22%) = 54% revenue concentration
Mitigation Target: Maintain Other clients ≥45% revenue through 2030
| Revenue Source | Monthly Revenue | % of Total | Annual Projection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Automotive | $120,000 | 32% | $1,440,000 |
| Dent Wizard | $82,000 | 22% | $984,000 |
| Other Clients | $173,000 | 46% | $2,076,000 |
| Total Revenue | $375,000 | 100% | $4,500,000 |
| Item | Monthly | Annual | % of Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $375,000 | $4,500,000 | 100% |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $300,000 | $3,600,000 | 80% |
| Gross Profit | $75,000 | $900,000 | 20% |
| Operating Costs | $30,000 | $360,000 | 8% |
| Net Income | $45,000 | $540,000 | 12% |
| Year | Cox Revenue | Dent Wizard | Other Clients | Total Revenue | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,440,000 | $984,000 | $2,076,000 | $4,500,000 | $540,000 |
| 2026 | $2,016,000 | $1,574,400 | $2,387,400 | $5,977,800 | $717,336 |
| 2027 | $2,620,800 | $2,204,160 | $2,626,140 | $7,451,100 | $894,132 |
| 2028 | $3,144,960 | $2,755,200 | $2,836,231 | $8,736,391 | $1,048,367 |
| 2029 | $3,459,456 | $3,306,240 | $3,063,129 | $9,828,825 | $1,179,459 |
| 2030 | $3,667,024 | $3,802,176 | $3,308,200 | $10,777,400 | $1,293,288 |
Recently Qualified: Pride Dealer Services has been certified under Manheim's Supplier Diversity Program, providing preferred vendor status.
Bundled Services Strategy: Combine detail services with Dent Wizard's repair capabilities for comprehensive vehicle reconditioning.
| Metric | Per Site | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Revenue | $18–25K | By volume & mix |
| COGS | ~78–80% Rev | Pre-indexation |
| Gross Profit | $3.6–5.5K | 20–22% GP |
| Site Opex | $0.8–1.2K | Supervisor/QA/overhead |
| Site EBITDA | $2.8–4.3K | ~12–17% margin |
| CapEx / New Site | $150–200K | Equip + onboarding + WC |
| Payback Period | 10–14 months | 6–9 mo ramp |
Idle time↓, throughput↑ (+1–2 pts)
Rework↓, consistency↑ (+0.5–1 pt)
CPI/labor pass-through (+1 pt)
Photo→report workflow (+1–2 pts)
Investment Amount: $5,000,000
Equity Percentage: 50%
Pre-Money Valuation: $5,000,000
Post-Money Valuation: $10,000,000
Current Multiple: $10M valuation ÷ $540K net income = 18.5× earnings
Justification: Multi-year enterprise contracts + diversity program access + national expansion runway + 19% projected CAGR
Forward Multiple: Based on 2030 projected earnings of $1.3M = 7.7× forward P/E with unit-economics-backed rollout
| Use of Funds | Amount | % of Total | Purpose & Expected Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Automotive Expansion | $2,000,000 | 40% | 10 new Manheim locations → $186K additional monthly revenue by 2030 |
| Dent Wizard Partnership | $1,500,000 | 30% | Bundled service development in 3 markets → $235K additional monthly revenue |
| Technology & Systems | $500,000 | 10% | AI reporting platform & ERP → reduces labor dependency, improves margins |
| Working Capital | $600,000 | 12% | Cash flow management during rapid growth phases |
| Debt Consolidation | $400,000 | 8% | Pay off existing payables + obligations → strengthens balance sheet |
| Total | $5,000,000 | 100% | Balanced allocation across growth and stability |
Risk: Cox + Dent Wizard = 54% of revenue
Mitigation: Maintain Other clients ≥45% revenue; diversify into fleet/OEM channels
Risk: Reduced auto sales and auction activity during recessions
Mitigation: Essential reconditioning services for used car market; recession-resistant business model
Risk: 80% of revenue goes to COGS, primarily labor costs
Mitigation: Rate indexation clauses in contracts; automation initiatives to reduce labor dependency; productivity improvements through standardized operations
Risk: Multi-year contracts may not renew at favorable terms
Mitigation: Strong performance metrics; preferred vendor status through Supplier Diversity Program; continuous service quality improvements
Risk: Difficulty maintaining quality standards during rapid expansion
Mitigation: Standardized operating procedures; comprehensive training programs; technology-enabled quality assurance systems
$4.5M TTM revenue with 12% net margins and positive cash flow
Access to 100+ Manheim locations through Supplier Diversity certification
10-14 month payback period on new sites with 12-17% EBITDA margins
Operational playbook with SOP, QA systems, and rate indexation
Pride Dealer Services represents a compelling investment opportunity in a proven, profitable business with clear expansion pathways. The company has demonstrated consistent profitability with $4.5M in annual revenue and 12% net margins while maintaining strong relationships with industry leaders like Cox Automotive and Dent Wizard.
The recent certification under Manheim's Supplier Diversity Program unlocks access to over 100 locations nationwide, providing a validated growth strategy with established unit economics. Combined with proven operational excellence and standardized processes, this creates a scalable platform for sustainable expansion.
Your $5M investment will fuel rapid but controlled growth, targeting $10.8M in revenue by 2030 with a 19% CAGR. This is more than just an investment in automotive services—it's an opportunity to partner with a management team that has built systematic competitive advantages in an essential, recession-resistant market.
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