The Boyd Group

What The Boyd Group does

The Boyd Group, founded in 1990 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the largest non-franchised operator of collision repair centers in Canada and the second-largest in North America, operating 1,312 company-owned locations across 37 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces under multiple brands including Gerber Collision & Glass (U.S.), Boyd Autobody & Glass (Canada), Assured Automotive (Canada), Glass America, and Joe Hudson's Collision Center. The company generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis from collision repair (structural, paint, refinishing), auto glass replacement and repair, ADAS calibration through Mobile Auto Solutions (U.S.) and Volta Auto Diagnostics (Canada), and third-party administration via Gerber National Claims Services (GNCS). Customer acquisition is anchored in direct repair program (DRP) relationships with multiple insurance carriers that direct policyholders to Boyd facilities, supplemented by direct consumer and commercial fleet channels; the WOW Operating Way framework standardizes service delivery and is a key driver of insurance partnerships. Growth is delivered through greenfield openings, multi-shop and single-shop roll-up acquisitions (most notably the US$1.3 billion Joe Hudson's acquisition closed January 9, 2026, adding 258 locations), and operational programs such as Project 360 (targeting US$100 million in run-rate cost savings by 2029) and ADAS scanning/calibration internalization (80% in Q1 2026, up from 53% in Q4 2024). Boyd is publicly listed on the TSX (BYD) and NYSE (BGSI), completed a US$780 million U.S. IPO in October/November 2025, reported full-year 2025 revenue of US$3.14 billion and Q1 2026 revenue of US$996.7 million (up 28.1% year-over-year), and holds a C$4.67 billion market capitalization as of April 2026 with 16,000+ employees.

Name

The Boyd Group

Legal name

Boyd Group Services Inc.

Website

https://boydgroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Boyd Group is a publicly listed (TSX: BYD, NYSE: BGSI) operator of 1,312 non-franchised collision repair and auto glass centers across the U.S. and Canada, serving insurance carriers (via DRP programs), individual vehicle owners, and commercial fleet operators with collision repair, glass, and ADAS calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collision Repair and Auto Glass Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (81119)

akta.pro primary industry

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical, Diagnostics & ADAS Calibration (TLAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Collision repair services
• Auto glass replacement
• ADAS calibration services
• Insurance direct repair
• Automotive body repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: Revenue generated from collision damage repair services including structural repair, paint work, refinishing, and related automotive repair. Services are billed per job, either directly to customers or through insurance claims processing. The company operates on a transaction-by-transaction basis with no long-term contracts.
2. Auto Glass Replacement and Repair: Revenue from windshield replacement, auto glass repair, and related glass services across the U.S. operations under brands including Glass America, Gerber Collision & Glass, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority, and Autoglassonly.com.
3. Third-Party Administration Services: Gerber National Claims Services (GNCS) operates as a third-party administrator offering managed networks of glass and emergency roadside service providers, as well as first notice of loss services for insurance carriers.
4. ADAS Calibration Services: Revenue from scanning and calibration services for advanced driver assistance systems, provided through Mobile Auto Solutions (MAS) in the U.S. and Volta Auto Diagnostics in Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Boyd Group operates the largest non-franchised network of collision repair centers in North America, with over 1,300 company-owned locations across 37 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces. The company provides structural and cosmetic collision repair, auto glass replacement, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) calibration and scanning services primarily through insurance company direct repair program (DRP) relationships and directly to individual vehicle owners.

Product overview

The Boyd Group operates as a multi-brand platform providing collision repair and auto glass services across North America. The platform consists of collision repair services (structural repairs, paint work, refinishing) offered under Gerber Collision & Glass in the U.S. and Boyd Autobody & Glass and Assured Automotive in Canada, complemented by retail auto glass operations under Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority, and Autoglassonly.com. Additional services include Mobile Auto Solutions (MAS) and Volta Auto Diagnostics, which provide ADAS calibration, scanning, and diagnostic services. The company also operates Gerber National Claims Services (GNCS), a third-party administrator for glass and roadside services. Project 360 is a cost transformation initiative focused on procurement savings and operational efficiency. The company delivers services through over 1,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada, with a business model heavily reliant on insurance company relationships and same-store sales growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gerber Collision & Glass Primary U.S. collision repair and auto glass brand operating over 85 years, providing quality auto collision and glass repair services across the United States.
• Boyd Autobody & Glass Canadian collision repair and auto glass brand, trusted for over thirty years by Canadian customers for automotive collision and glass repairs.
• Assured Automotive Canadian collision repair brand established in 1990, operating facilities in Southern Ontario, Ottawa, Nova Scotia, and the Greater Toronto Area.
• Glass America One of the largest auto glass repair and replacement companies in the U.S., providing services for all years, makes, and models of foreign and domestic commercial and passenger vehicles.
• Mobile Auto Solutions (MAS) Automotive diagnostic services, equipment, and OE-level training for the collision repair industry, including scanning and calibration services for ADAS-equipped vehicles.
• Gerber National Claims Services (GNCS) Nationwide claim administrator offering a managed network of professional, independent glass and emergency roadside members, including first notice of loss services.
• Auto Glass Service U.S. retail auto glass operator brand providing auto glass repair and replacement services.
• Auto Glass Authority U.S. retail auto glass operator brand providing auto glass repair and replacement services.
• Autoglassonly.com U.S. retail auto glass operator brand providing auto glass repair and replacement services through online/mobile channels.
• Volta Auto Diagnostics Automotive calibration services operating in the greater Ottawa area, Canada, offering scanning and diagnostic services for vehicles.
• Joe Hudson's Collision Center Collision repair center brand with 258 locations across 18 U.S. states, acquired by Boyd Group in January 2026 for approximately US$1.3 billion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12.3% Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1 2026, expanding 200 basis points year-over-year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SEM ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 January 2026SEM Products distributes 4Plastic's filler-free plastic repair products throughout the U.S. and Canada following the conclusion of Boyd Group's exclusivity period.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caliber Collision: The largest non-franchised collision repair operator in North America, directly comparable to Boyd as a multi-brand, company-owned platform serving insurance DRP customers across the U.S.
• Crash Champions: Major U.S. non-franchised collision repair chain formed through the combination of Crash Champions and Abra Auto Body & Glass; competes head-to-head with Boyd in DRP-driven collision repair.
• Service King Collision: U.S. collision repair chain operating company-owned locations nationwide; competes with Boyd in the same DRP-based, insurance-billed collision repair category.
• Maaco: Franchised auto body and paint repair network owned by Driven Brands; competes with Boyd's Gerber and Boyd Autobody brands in the light-duty collision/paint market, albeit via a franchise rather than company-owned model.
• CARSTAR: North American franchised collision repair network also owned by Driven Brands; directly comparable to Boyd's collision repair services across the U.S. and Canada, with similar insurance DRP orientation.
• Safelite Group: The largest U.S. auto glass repair and replacement company; directly comparable to Boyd's Glass America, Auto Glass Service, and Autoglassonly.com retail glass operations.
• Glass Doctor: Franchised auto glass repair and replacement network under the Neighborly umbrella; competes with Boyd's U.S. auto glass brands on insurance-driven windshield replacement and repair.

Broad incumbents

• Driven Brands: Public franchisor of Maaco, CARSTAR, Take 5 Car Wash, and other auto services brands; competes with Boyd via franchised collision and paint shops while operating a much broader multi-brand auto services platform.

Regional players

• Fix Auto: International franchised collision repair network with a significant Canadian presence; comparable to Boyd's collision repair services but operates via a franchise model outside Boyd's primary U.S./Canada footprint.

Others

• LKQ Corporation: Major distributor of collision repair parts and a key supplier ecosystem participant; not a direct competitor but materially impacts Boyd's parts sourcing economics and the broader collision repair supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors10 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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