Sonic Automotive, Inc.
SAHConsumer CyclicalNASDAQAuto & Truck Dealerships
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Daily timeframeSonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. Valued at $1.94B, SAH is a small-cap name in its sector. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports.
Market Cap
$1.94B
Beta
0.93
P/E (TTM)
9.77
P/E (Fwd)
8.44
EPS (TTM)
$6.27
EPS (Fwd)
$7.26
ROE
20.6%
ROA
5.3%
Cash
$294.4M
Total Debt
$4.67B
Free CF
-$116.1M
52W Change
-5.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SAH stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 8, 2026 close, SAH finished 20.76% below its 150-day moving average ($76.38) and 16.71% below its 200-day moving average ($72.66). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SAH overbought or oversold?
At the October 8, 2026 close, SAH's RSI(14) was 38.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. carries $4.67B in total debt against $294.4M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 15.9x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$116.1M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 20.6%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $14.00B (2022) to $15.15B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Sonic Automotive, Inc. and its sector.