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Sonic Automotive, Inc.

  • Market Cap: Small Cap
  • Industry: Retailing
  • ISIN: US83545G1022
USD
64.90
0.67 (1.04%)

Dec 04

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stock-summaryPrice Point
High/Low

1Day

63.8365.50

52 Week

52.0089.62
Valuation
Technical
Day's Volume

CASH

38.43 k

Shareholding (Mar 2025)

FII

4.15%

Held by 98 FIIs

DII

50.79%

Held by 48 DIIs

Promoter

0.02%

How big is Sonic Automotive, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, Sonic Automotive, Inc. has a market capitalization of $5.47 billion, with net sales of $14.49 billion and a net profit of $244.6 million over the last four quarters.

Market Cap: As of Jun 18, Sonic Automotive, Inc. has a market capitalization of 5,470.40 million, categorizing it as a Small Cap company.<BR><BR>Recent Quarterly Performance: For the latest four quarters, Sonic Automotive, Inc. reported net sales of 14,491.60 million and a net profit of 244.60 million.<BR><BR>Balance Sheet Snapshot: As of Dec 24, the company reported shareholder's funds of 1,062.30 million and total assets amounting to 5,895.70 million.

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What does Sonic Automotive, Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is a U.S. automotive retailer with recent net sales of $3.65 billion and a net profit of $71 million. It has a market cap of $5.47 billion and key metrics include a P/E ratio of 21.00 and a dividend yield of 87.46%.

Overview:<BR>Sonic Automotive, Inc. is an automotive retailer in the United States, operating in the retailing industry and classified as a small-cap company.<BR><BR>Financial Snapshot:<BR>- Most recent Net Sales: 3,651 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025)<BR>- Most recent Net Profit: 71 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025)<BR>- Market-cap: USD 5,470.40 Million (Small Cap)<BR><BR>Key Metrics:<BR>- P/E: 21.00<BR>- Dividend Yield: 87.46%<BR>- Debt Equity: 3.14<BR>- Return on Equity: 22.58%<BR>- Price to Book: 5.01<BR><BR>Contact Details:<BR>- Address: 4401 Colwick Rd, CHARLOTTE NC : 28211-2311<BR>- Tel: ['1 704 5662400', '1 704 9273462']<BR>- Fax: 1 302 6555049<BR>- Website: https://www.sonicautomotive.com/

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Who are in the management team of Sonic Automotive, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s management team includes Executive Chairman Ollen Smith, President Jeff Dyke, CEO David Smith, Lead Independent Director William Belk, and Directors William Brooks, Keri Kaiser, Marcus Smith, and Victor Doolan. They oversee the company's operations and strategic direction.

As of March 2022, the management team of Sonic Automotive, Inc. includes the following individuals:<BR><BR>- Mr. Ollen Smith, Executive Chairman of the Board<BR>- Mr. Jeff Dyke, President and Director<BR>- Mr. David Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Director<BR>- Mr. William Belk, Lead Independent Director<BR>- Mr. William Brooks, Director<BR>- Ms. Keri Kaiser, Director<BR>- Mr. Marcus Smith, Director<BR>- Mr. Victor Doolan, Independent Director<BR><BR>This team is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction.

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Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

20-Sep-2025

As of July 24, 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is considered fairly valued with a P/E ratio of 21 and has outperformed the S&P 500 with a 1-year return of 41.38%, positioning it competitively within the retailing industry.

As of 24 July 2025, the valuation grade for Sonic Automotive, Inc. has moved from very attractive to attractive, indicating a shift in perception. The company appears to be fairly valued based on its current metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 21, an EV to EBITDA of 13.17, and a PEG ratio of 2.63, which suggest that the stock is priced in line with its earnings potential relative to growth.<BR><BR>In comparison to its peers, Sonic Automotive has a P/E ratio of 17.92, which is higher than Rush Enterprises, Inc. at 15.86 but lower than PriceSmart, Inc. at 24.74. This positions Sonic Automotive in a competitive yet cautious space within the retailing industry. Notably, the company has outperformed the S&P 500 with a 1-year return of 41.38% compared to the index's 17.14%, reinforcing the notion that while the stock is fairly valued, it has demonstrated strong performance relative to broader market trends.

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Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of September 12, 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. shows a mildly bullish technical trend with strong daily moving averages and a positive weekly RSI, despite mixed signals from the MACD and KST.

As of 12 September 2025, the technical trend for Sonic Automotive, Inc. has changed from bullish to mildly bullish. The weekly MACD is mildly bearish, while the monthly MACD is bullish, indicating mixed signals. The weekly RSI is bullish, suggesting positive momentum, but the monthly RSI shows no signal. Bollinger Bands are bullish on the weekly and mildly bullish on the monthly, supporting a generally positive outlook. Daily moving averages are bullish, reinforcing the short-term positive trend. However, the KST is mildly bearish on the weekly and bullish on the monthly, and Dow Theory indicates a mildly bearish stance on the weekly with no trend on the monthly.<BR><BR>In terms of performance, Sonic Automotive has outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date with a return of 26.09% compared to 12.22%, and over the past year with a return of 41.38% versus 17.14%. Overall, the current technical stance is mildly bullish, driven by strong daily moving averages and positive weekly RSI, despite some bearish indicators on the weekly MACD and KST.

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Low ability to service debt as the company has a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.49 times

  • Low ability to service debt as the company has a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.49 times
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Healthy long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate 16.95%

 
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Flat results in Jun 25

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With ROCE of 11.10%, it has a very attractive valuation with a 1.91 Enterprise value to Capital Employed

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Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years

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Stock DNA
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Industry

Retailing

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Market cap

USD 5,928 Million (Small Cap)

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P/E

21.00

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Industry P/E

NA

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Dividend Yield

80.71%

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Debt Equity

3.36

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Return on Equity

32.12%

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Price to Book

5.76

Revenue and Profits:
Net Sales:
3,657 Million
(Quarterly Results - Jun 2025)
Net Profit:
-46 Million
stock-summaryTotal Returns
Total Returns (Price + Dividend) stock-summary
TimePeriod
Price Return
Dividend Return
Total Return
3 Months
-21.9%
0%
-21.9%
6 Months
-7.94%
0%
-7.94%
1 Year
-4.95%
0%
-4.95%
2 Years
21.08%
0%
21.08%
3 Years
24.74%
0%
24.74%
4 Years
36.32%
0%
36.32%
5 Years
48.28%
0%
48.28%

Sonic Automotive, Inc. for the last several years.

Risk Adjusted Returns v/s stock-summary
stock-summaryNews & Corporate Actions
News

Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 12 September 2025, the technical trend for Sonic Automotive, Inc. has changed from bullish to mildly bullish. The weekly MACD is mildly bearish, while the monthly MACD is bullish, indicating mixed signals. The weekly RSI is bullish, suggesting positive momentum, but the monthly RSI shows no signal. Bollinger Bands are bullish on the weekly and mildly bullish on the monthly, supporting a generally positive outlook. Daily moving averages are bullish, reinforcing the short-term positive trend. However, the KST is mildly bearish on the weekly and bullish on the monthly, and Dow Theory indicates a mildly bearish stance on the weekly with no trend on the monthly. In terms of performance, Sonic Automotive has outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date with a return of 26.09% compared to 12.22%, and over the past year with a return of 41.38% versus 17.14%. Overall, the current technical stance is mildly bullish, ...

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Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 24 July 2025, the valuation grade for Sonic Automotive, Inc. has moved from very attractive to attractive, indicating a shift in perception. The company appears to be fairly valued based on its current metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 21, an EV to EBITDA of 13.17, and a PEG ratio of 2.63, which suggest that the stock is priced in line with its earnings potential relative to growth. In comparison to its peers, Sonic Automotive has a P/E ratio of 17.92, which is higher than Rush Enterprises, Inc. at 15.86 but lower than PriceSmart, Inc. at 24.74. This positions Sonic Automotive in a competitive yet cautious space within the retailing industry. Notably, the company has outperformed the S&P 500 with a 1-year return of 41.38% compared to the index's 17.14%, reinforcing the notion that while the stock is fairly valued, it has demonstrated strong performance relative to broader market trends....

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Sonic Automotive Experiences Revision in Stock Evaluation Amid Strong Market Performance

Sonic Automotive Experiences Revision in Stock Evaluation Amid Strong Market Performance

Sonic Automotive, Inc. has recently revised its evaluation amid changing market conditions. The stock is priced at $78.84, reflecting a year-to-date return of 24.45%. Over the past year, it has outperformed the S&P 500, achieving a 40.89% return, demonstrating resilience in the retail sector.

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stock-summaryKey Factors
Quality key factors stock-summary
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
8.28%
EBIT Growth (5y)
16.95%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
4.59
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
4.49
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
3.14
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
3.28
Tax Ratio
17.36%
Dividend Payout Ratio
20.25%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
76.63%
ROCE (avg)
13.46%
ROE (avg)
29.71%
Valuation key factors
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
21
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
4.77
EV to EBIT
17.21
EV to EBITDA
13.17
EV to Capital Employed
1.91
EV to Sales
0.60
PEG Ratio
2.63
Dividend Yield
88.59%
ROCE (Latest)
11.10%
ROE (Latest)
22.58%
Technicals key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
stock-summary Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish  Turned 
stock-summaryShareholding
Shareholding Snapshot : Mar 2025stock-summary
Shareholding Compare (%holding) stock-summary
Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Domestic Funds

Held in 58 Schemes (44.99%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 98 Foreign Institutions (4.15%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

stock-summaryFinancial
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Jun'25
Mar'25
Change(%)
Net Sales
3,657.20
3,651.30
0.16%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
189.60
186.10
1.88%
Interest
45.70
47.50
-3.79%
Exceptional Items
-172.40
-1.50
-11,393.33%
Consolidate Net Profit
-45.60
70.60
-164.59%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
40.80%
40.10%
0.07%
USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 0.16% vs -6.28% in Mar 2025

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is -164.59% vs 20.48% in Mar 2025

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Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'24stock-summary
Dec'24
Dec'23
Change(%)
Net Sales
14,224.30
14,372.40
-1.03%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
610.10
665.90
-8.38%
Interest
204.30
180.80
13.00%
Exceptional Items
1.20
-80.30
101.49%
Consolidate Net Profit
216.00
178.20
21.21%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
32.30%
36.40%
-0.41%
USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is -1.03% vs 2.65% in Dec 2023

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2024 is 21.21% vs 101.36% in Dec 2023

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About Sonic Automotive, Inc. stock-summary
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Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Retailing
Sonic Automotive, Inc. is an automotive retailer in the United States. The Company's operating segments include Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. Its Franchised Dealerships segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles and buy and sell used vehicles, sell replacement parts, perform vehicle repair and maintenance services, and arrange finance and insurance products. The EchoPark segment consists of standalone specialty retail locations that provide customers an opportunity to search, buy, service, finance and sell pre-owned vehicles. Its franchised dealerships provide services, including sales of both new and used cars, and light trucks; sales of replacement parts and performance of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services (collectively, Fixed Operations), and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance and other aftermarket products (collectively, F&I) for its customers.
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Company Details
4401 Colwick Rd , CHARLOTTE NC : 28211-2311
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Tel: 1 704 56624001 704 9273462
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https://www.sonicautomotive.com/
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