Sonic Automotive, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A carries a market capitalization of 2.32B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 6.40B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A has 31.61M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.20. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.18, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.59.

As of June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.26 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.47 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.32 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 93.96, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 6.40B versus a market cap of 2.32B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A maintains a current ratio of 1.01, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 455.52, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.34 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 20.62, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.41 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.44, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.33, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.24M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 10,950.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 5.87 indicates how many times Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A recorded 85.69M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 31.60, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 271.17M, leaving 185.48M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 14, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A's stock has declined approximately 5.71% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 75.28, while the 200-day moving average is 63.24.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A generated 13.54B in revenue and converted that into 185.48M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.47. EBITDA reached 568.16M, while operating income came in at 446.93M.

As of June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A holds 16.81M in cash and equivalents against 4.09B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.48B. Total book value stands at 897.71M, with working capital of 30.90M providing operational flexibility.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A produced 148.89M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -197.21M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -48.32M - equivalent to -1.45 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A posted a gross margin of 15.71, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.30 and net profit margin of 1.37 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A paid dividends of 1.32 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 23.74 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield is negative at -1.94: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.88, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A shareholders.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A's most recent stock split took place on January 26, 1999 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 3.82, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.