Sonic Automotive, Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Sonic Automotive, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 2.87B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 6.75B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 2.87B |
| Enterprise Value | 6.75B |
Share Statistics
Sonic Automotive, Inc. currently has 31.67M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 31.67M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Sonic Automotive, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.36. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.15, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.52.
| PE Ratio | 21.36 |
| PS Ratio | 0.15 |
| PB Ratio | 1.52 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 18.52 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 4.30 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 5.71 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Sonic Automotive, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.11 and an EV/FCF ratio of 9.96. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.44 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 12.78 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 0.44 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.11 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.78 |
| EV / FCF | 9.96 |
Financial Position
Sonic Automotive, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.03, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 451.31, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.53 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 1.03 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.15 |
| Debt / Equity | 451.31 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.63 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.53 |
Financial Efficiency
Sonic Automotive, Inc. posts a return on equity of 7.26 and a return on invested capital of 6.80.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.26 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.82 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 6.80 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 4.13 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.39 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Sonic Automotive, Inc. has paid 51.50M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 32.11.
| Income Tax | 51.50M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 32.11 |
Stock Price Statistics
Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 9.78331% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 75.73, while the 200-day moving average is 69.10.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 9.78331% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 75.73 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 69.10 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Sonic Automotive, Inc. generated 15.19B in revenue and converted that into 108.90M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.77. EBITDA reached 667.90M, while operating income came in at 528.10M.
| Revenue | 15.19B |
| Gross Profit | 2.42B |
| Operating Income | 528.10M |
| Pretax Income | 160.40M |
| Net Income | 108.90M |
| EBITDA | 667.90M |
| EBIT | 528.10M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 1.77 |
Balance Sheet
Sonic Automotive, Inc. holds 5.70M in cash and equivalents against 4.43B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.72B. Total book value stands at 1.53B, with working capital of 89.40M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 5.70M |
| Total Debt | 4.43B |
| Net Debt | 3.72B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 1.53B |
| Book Value Per Share | 45.11 |
| Working Capital | 89.40M |
Cash Flow
Sonic Automotive, Inc. produced 407.10M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -141.90M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 265.20M - equivalent to 7.82 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 407.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | -141.90M |
| Free Cash Flow | 265.20M |
| FCF Per Share | 7.82 |
Margins
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates with a gross margin of 15.90, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.48 and net profit margin of 0.72 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 15.90 |
| Operating Margin | 3.48 |
| Pretax Margin | 1.06 |
| Profit Margin | 0.72 |
| EBITDA Margin | 4.40 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 81.74 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.46 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 81.74 |
| Shareholder Yield | 1.04 |
| FCF Yield | 23.27 |
Stock Splits
Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on January 26, 1999 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 1/26/1999 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
Scores
Sonic Automotive, Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 3.92, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 3.92 |