What is Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (SAH) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is 54/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (47), Value (50), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. 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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Sonic Automotive, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $2.5B · Avg Vol: $22M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

12.9x

ROE

20.6%

D/E

4.6x

Dividend %

2.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	14.0B	14.4B	14.2B	15.2B	2.7%	15.5B	15.7B	16.4B	4.1%
EPS	2.29	5.09	6.34	3.49	15.1%	6.28	3.66	4.04	7.6%
Shares	36.2M	34.0M	34.1M	33.6M	-7.3%	—	—	—	—
Debt	3.5B	3.9B	4.1B	4.2B	6.6%	4.7B	—	—	—
Equity	895.2M	891.9M	1.1B	1.1B	6.1%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	406.1M	-15.7M	109.2M	567.4M	11.8%	170.1M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-299.7M	-218.7M	-178.3M	-499.0M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-176.6M	34.1M	84.3M	-106.1M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-32.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$76.25

RSI (14)

42.8

52W High

$113.67

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

10.7%60.3

ROE

20.6%84.0

GP/Assets

40.7%70.8

Op. Margin

3.4%31.1

FCF/Assets

1.4%30.1

Piotroski

654.2

Int. Cover

1.9x23.6

D/E Ratio

4.56x3.0

Current Ratio

1.01x20.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

12.9x68.4

EV/EBITDA

10.5x48.3

P/FCF

30.9x27.4

P/B

2.5x35.3

P/S

0.2x94.0

Div Yield

2.0%39.2

Momentum

52W High %

67%35.8

RS 6M

14%83.3

SMA 50/200

1.20x92.0

EPS Rev 4W

-0.3%20.0

EPS Rev 12W

+1.5%62.8

EPS Improve

+22%36.9

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$2.5B

P/E (Forward)

10.6x

Gross Margin

15.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SAH are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
SAH	Sonic Automotive, Inc.(you)	$2.5B	54	Hold
DRVN	Driven Brands Holdings Inc.	$2.1B	43	Hold
GPI	Group 1 Automotive, Inc.	$3.1B	41	Hold
KMX	CarMax, Inc.	$8.8B	54	Hold
ABG	Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.	$3.8B	71	Buy
VVV	Valvoline Inc.	$4.1B	35	Hold
RUSHA	Rush Enterprises, Inc.	$8.3B	58	Hold
LAD	Lithia Motors, Inc.	$8.1B	60	Hold
OPLN	OPENLANE, Inc.	$4.3B	75	Buy
AN	AutoNation, Inc.	$6.6B	69	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

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

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 54/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$76.25
Market Cap	$2.5B
P/E (TTM)	12.90
P/E (Forward)	10.59
Price/Book	2.50
Return on Equity	20.6%
Return on Invested Capital	10.7%
Debt/Equity	4.56x
Gross Margin	15.7%
Operating Margin	3.4%
Revenue Growth	7.6%
Dividend Yield	2.0%
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 54/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (50), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. 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).