Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) — Stock Score Summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Sonic Automotive is a highly cyclical auto retailer with low margins and high debt, vulnerable to consumer credit tightening.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, operating a robust network of franchised dealerships alongside its rapidly expanding EchoPark Automotive used-car retail brand. The company's competitive moat is derived from its significant scale, diversified business model, and innovative approach to customer experience across both new and used vehicle sales. Sonic Automotive efficiently captures market share through its integrated sales and service operations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$84.80
Market Cap$2.6B
P/E (TTM)24.82
P/E (Forward)10.64
Price/Book2.47
Return on Equity10.5%
Return on Invested Capital10.7%
Debt/Equity451.31
Gross Margin15.9%
Operating Margin3.5%
Revenue Growth1.0%
Dividend Yield2.1%
Free Cash Flow$82M

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonic Automotive, Inc.’s (SAH) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (42), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Sonic Automotive, Inc. have an economic moat?
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 82/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Sonic Automotive, Inc. in?
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).
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