| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
Rewards
Risk Analysis
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$61.04 |
| 52 Week High | US$64.68 |
| 52 Week Low | US$41.19 |
| Beta | 1.62 |
| 11 Month Change | 6.90% |
| 3 Month Change | 7.75% |
| 1 Year Change | 19.55% |
| 33 Year Change | 20.99% |
| 5 Year Change | 129.65% |
| Change since IPO | 912.02% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Estimating The Fair Value Of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)
Jul 15
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)
Jun 24Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Jun 06Many Still Looking Away From Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)
May 22Sonic Automotive: Focus On Pre-Owned Vehicle Business And Share Repurchases
Apr 29Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) Potentially Undervalued?
Apr 26Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Mar 21Does Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Feb 12Sonic Automotive: Despite Issues, Shares Still Offer Upside
Feb 11Investors Holding Back On Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)
Jan 02Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Dec 08Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.30
Nov 23Sonic Automotive: Watch Q4 Outlook And Potential Acquisitions (Rating Upgrade)
Nov 14Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.30
Oct 30The Return Trends At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Look Promising
Oct 18Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Sep 23Sonic Automotive: Uncertain Near-Term Outlook
Aug 31Sonic Automotive: Capital Allocation And EchoPark Breakeven In The Limelight
Aug 07Is Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) A Risky Investment?
Jun 11Sonic Automotive: Consider Near-Term Outlook And Financial Strength
May 29We Like Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Returns And Here's How They're Trending
Apr 28What Is Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Share Price Doing?
Apr 09Sonic Automotive Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Feb 14Is Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Using Too Much Debt?
Feb 14Investors Shouldn't Overlook Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Impressive Returns On Capital
Jan 11Sonic Automotive: Aggressive Buybacks Should Limit Share Price Downside
Jan 02Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)?
Dec 28Here's Why We Think Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Dec 15Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Nov 04Sonic Automotive Q3 2022 Earnings Preview
Oct 26Sonic Automotive Should Still Outperform
Oct 19Does Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Oct 13The Return Trends At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Look Promising
Sep 30Is There Now An Opportunity In Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)?
Sep 16Sonic automotive opens a new retail hub in Roseville near Sacramento, California
Sep 07We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Passed With Ease
Sep 03Sonic Automotive opens first EcoPark's delivery centre in Tulsa
Aug 31Shareholder Returns
| SAH | US Specialty Retail | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| 1Y | 19.5% | 20.6% | 25.4% |
Return vs Industry: SAH exceeded the US Specialty Retail industry which returned 18.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SAH underperformed the US Market which returned 25.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SAH volatility | |
|---|---|
| SAH Average Weekly Movement | 4.7% |
| Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement | 8.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: SAH has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
Volatility Over Time: SAH's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10,500 | David Smith | www.sonicautomotive.com |
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments, Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products for its guests.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| SAH fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$2.08b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$190.30m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$14.07b |
10.9x
P/E Ratio0.1x
P/S RatioIs SAH overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SAH income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$14.07b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$11.87b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.20b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.01b |
| Earnings | US$190.30m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.58 |
| Gross Margin | 15.63% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.35% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 384.7% |
How did SAH perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.0%
Current Dividend Yield21%
Payout RatioDoes SAH pay a reliable dividends?
See SAH dividend history and benchmarks| Sonic Automotive dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 13 2024 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Oct 15 2024 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 23 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 55 days |
Does SAH pay a reliable dividends?
See SAH dividend history and benchmarks