(SAH) Sonic Automotive - Ratings and Ratios
New Cars, Used Cars, Replacement Parts, Maintenance, Financing
SAH EPS (Earnings per Share)
SAH Revenue
Description: SAH Sonic Automotive
Sonic Automotive Inc (NYSE:SAH) is a leading automotive retailer in the United States, operating through three distinct segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The companys diversified business model enables it to capitalize on various revenue streams, including new and used vehicle sales, replacement parts, maintenance and repair services, and financing and insurance products.
The Franchised Dealerships segment is a significant contributor to the companys revenue, with a focus on selling new and used cars and light trucks, as well as providing vehicle maintenance and repair services. The EchoPark segment, on the other hand, specializes in pre-owned vehicle sales, offering a range of used cars and light trucks, and arranging financing and insurance products for customers. The Powersports segment rounds out the companys portfolio, selling new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, and providing related services.
From a performance perspective, key metrics to watch include same-store sales growth, gross margin percentage, and SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue. Additionally, metrics such as inventory turnover, days supply, and customer satisfaction scores can provide insight into the companys operational efficiency and customer loyalty. With a market capitalization of $2.52 billion, Sonic Automotives financial performance is also reflected in its return on equity (ROE) of 10.56%, indicating a relatively stable and profitable business model.
To further evaluate Sonic Automotives prospects, its essential to analyze its pricing power, competitive positioning, and market trends. The companys ability to maintain a strong market share, manage its inventory and pricing effectively, and adapt to changing consumer preferences will be crucial in driving future growth. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue per unit, gross profit per unit, and operating cash flow margin can provide valuable insights into the companys financial health and operational efficiency.
SAH Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,600m |
| Sub-Industry | Automotive Retail |
| IPO / Inception | 1997-11-12 |
SAH Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 82.7% |
| Fundamental | 56.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 70.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 16.5% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.89 of 5 |
SAH Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.91% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.97% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 32.96% |
| Payout Consistency | 89.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.2% |
SAH Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -6.6% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 71.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 82.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 24.46% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.68 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 2.16 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.48 |
| Alpha | 23.70 |
| Beta | 0.960 |
| Volatility | 38.14% |
| Current Volume | 116.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 139.2k |
| Stop Loss | 71.9 (-4%) |
| Signal | 0.03 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (110.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 881.7m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 11.29pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 0.48% (prev 1.89%; Δ -1.41pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 508.1m > Net Income 110.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (4.05b) to EBITDA (377.7m) ratio: 10.73 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.03 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (34.1m) change vs 12m ago -2.29% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 15.56% (prev 14.85%; Δ 0.71pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 250.5% (prev 242.3%; Δ 8.14pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 1.79 (EBITDA TTM 377.7m / Interest Expense TTM 168.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.50
| (A) 0.01 = (Total Current Assets 2.78b - Total Current Liabilities 2.71b) / Total Assets 5.93b |
| (B) 0.24 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.41b / Total Assets 5.93b |
| (C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 301.3m / Avg Total Assets 5.87b |
| (D) 0.29 = Book Value of Equity 1.42b / Total Liabilities 4.90b |
| Total Rating: 1.50 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 56.74
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.02% = 2.51 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.27% = 0.57 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 4.04 = -2.06 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 10.73 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 4.83)% = 6.03 |
| 7. RoE 10.56% = 0.88 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 37.25% = 2.79 |
| 9. EPS Trend -39.62% = -1.98 |
What is the price of SAH shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.88%, over one month by -4.04%, over three months by -1.42% and over the past year by +34.56%.
Is Sonic Automotive a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SAH is around 86.45 USD . This means that SAH is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +15.48% (Margin of Safety).
Is SAH a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the SAH price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 83.2 | 11.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 83.2 | 11.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 92.5 | 23.6% |
Last update: 2025-10-06 02:04
SAH Fundamental Data Overview
P/E Trailing = 16.8825
P/E Forward = 10.846
P/S = 0.1769
P/B = 2.5357
P/EG = 0.713
Beta = 0.96
Revenue TTM = 14.70b USD
EBIT TTM = 301.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 377.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.47b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.09b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.16b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 4.05b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 6.65b USD (2.60b + Debt 4.16b - CCE 110.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.79 (Ebit TTM 301.3m / Interest Expense TTM 168.1m)
FCF Yield = 5.02% (FCF TTM 334.3m / Enterprise Value 6.65b)
FCF Margin = 2.27% (FCF TTM 334.3m / Revenue TTM 14.70b)
Net Margin = 0.75% (Net Income TTM 110.8m / Revenue TTM 14.70b)
Gross Margin = 15.56% ((Revenue TTM 14.70b - Cost of Revenue TTM 12.41b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 16.47% (prev 15.51%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.12 (Enterprise Value 6.65b / Total Assets 5.93b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.44% (Interest Expense 18.3m / Debt 4.16b)
Taxrate = -34.01% (negative due to tax credits) (23.5m / -69.1m)
NOPAT = 403.8m (EBIT 301.3m * (1 - -34.01%)) [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 1.03 (Total Current Assets 2.78b / Total Current Liabilities 2.71b)
Debt / Equity = 4.04 (Debt 4.16b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.03b)
Debt / EBITDA = 10.73 (Net Debt 4.05b / EBITDA 377.7m)
Debt / FCF = 12.13 (Net Debt 4.05b / FCF TTM 334.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.05b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 1.87% (Net Income 110.8m / Total Assets 5.93b)
RoE = 10.56% (Net Income TTM 110.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.05b)
RoCE = 11.94% (EBIT 301.3m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.05b + L.T.Debt 1.47b))
RoIC = 8.86% (NOPAT 403.8m / Invested Capital 4.56b)
WACC = 4.03% (E(2.60b)/V(6.76b) * Re(9.55%) + D(4.16b)/V(6.76b) * Rd(0.44%) * (1-Tc(-0.34)))
Discount Rate = 9.55% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -1.01%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.96% ; FCFE base≈334.3m ; Y1≈219.5m ; Y5≈100.4m
Fair Price DCF = 70.70 (DCF Value 1.56b / Shares Outstanding 22.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -39.62 | EPS CAGR: -0.66% | SUE: 3.55 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 37.25 | Revenue CAGR: 2.16% | SUE: -0.01 | # QB: 0
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