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Sonic Automotive Inc

NYSE: SAH · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS

$80.82
-2.56% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$2.67B
P/E ratio
26.69
P/S ratio
0.18x
EPS (TTM)
$3.17
Dividend yield
1.77%
52W range
$54 – $88
Volume
0.3M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

53
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D
5.5
Quality
C+
5.0
Profitability
C+
6.0
Valuation
B
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.3
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →199 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$83.58
+3.41%
12-Month target
$53.24
-34.13%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$46.08
Margin of safety
-32.05%
2 Strong Buy5 Buy4 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.26 — safe zone
Risks
- Thin margins at 0.72%
- Negative free cash flow $-1.50M
- 32.05% above intrinsic value
- Debt/equity 4.51x — high leverage

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$14.00B$14.37B$14.22B$15.15B$15.19B
Net income$88.50M$178.20M$216.00M$118.70M$60.80M
EPS$3.17
Free cash flow$179.00M$-256.50M$-89.60M$417.50M$-1.50M
Profit margin0.63%1.24%1.52%0.78%0.72%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
SAH$2.67B533.35.06.05.5-32.05%Buy
AMZN$2.65T658.76.53.36.0-59.52%Buy
TSLA$1.54T336.74.02.07.5-55.46%Avoid
HD$336.21B513.37.54.05.0-57.35%Buy
BABA$270.36B646.75.09.36.5+60.00%Buy
TM$228.02B606.74.56.34.5Buy

Smart narrative

Sonic Automotive Inc trades at $80.82. representing a P/E of 26.69x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.26, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $15.19B. with profit margins at 0.72%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $46.08.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sonic Automotive Inc's stock price?

Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) trades at $80.82, on a P/E of 26.7x and a P/S of 0.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Sonic Automotive Inc overvalued?

Sonic Automotive Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 53/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $46.08 against the $80.82 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Sonic Automotive Inc's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $83.58, about 3.4% above the current $80.82. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $46.08, a -32.0% margin of safety versus today's $80.82. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is Sonic Automotive Inc's revenue?

Sonic Automotive Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $15.19B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Sonic Automotive Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.26, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.18x
ROE11.10%
Beta0.90
50D MA$75.73
200D MA$69.10
Shares out0.02B
Float0.01B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.3M

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