Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Sonic Automotive

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Auto & Truck Dealerships

$72.69-2.09(-0.03%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$2.01B

P/E

19.1x

P/S

0.1x

P/B

2.0x

Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges third-party finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. The Powersports segment is involved in the sale of new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles; and provision of fixed operations services, and third-party finance and insurance services. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 54/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (19/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (11/25).

Profitability11/25

Growth13/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags11/25

Cash & Earnings Quality19/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowConsistent growthImproving marginsNo share dilution

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 19.1x5y range 4.0x – 49.0x

Currently above its 18-quarter median.

P/S · 0.1x5y range 0.1x – 0.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 2.0x5y range 1.3x – 2.6x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 34.8% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

FCF consistently trails net income (avg 0.0x) — earnings may be inflated by non-cash items or aggressive accounting.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $2.01B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $15.44B
Q. Revenue: $3.93B
TTM EBITDA: $477.80M
TTM Op. Income: $354.10M
Q. Op. Income: $131.60M
TTM Net Income: $105.50M
Q. Net Income: $57.40M
EPS: $1.82
Shares Out.: $31.60M

$15.44B in TTM revenue grew 6.5% YoY, reaching $3.93B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $477.80M and TTM operating income of $354.10M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $105.50M means revenue is converting into profit. Over the past year, TTM revenue is up 7% — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 15.7%
EBITDA Margin: 3.3%
Op. Margin: 3.3%
Net Margin: 1.5%

Op. margin of 3.3% is down 0.6% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 1.5% and gross margin of 15.7% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 19.1x
P/S Ratio: 0.1x
P/B Ratio: 2.0x

At 19.1x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 0.1x and P/B of 2.0x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is up 142% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $6.38B
Cash: $19.20M
Long-Term Debt: $1.57B
Book Value: $1.03B
D/E Ratio: 1.5
Debt/EBITDA: 11.9

With $6.38B in assets and $1.57B in long-term debt, D/E is 1.5and book value is $1.03B — moderate leverage. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

TTM Free Cash Flow: $266.70M
FCF Margin: 1.7%
FCF / Net Income: 2.5

TTM FCF of $266.70M. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 2.5x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.