Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) stock forecast summary
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Sonic Automotive Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.99B. It ranks number 13 by market capitalization among the 18 Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Dividend Yield of 6.16% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For SAH, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 0.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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How SAH ranks among 5150 stocks
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Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SAH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.99B | 13/18 |
| P/E Ratio | 8.88x | 9/13 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.88x | 11/16 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.16% | 1/8 |
| EPS | $6.95 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $32.86 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $479.34 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.82 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SAH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.4% | 5/13 |
| ROA | 3.2% | 9/12 |
| ROIC | 15.3% | 3/9 |
| Gross Margin | 15.7% | 12/14 |
| Operating Margin | 3.2% | 11/13 |
| Net Margin | 1.3% | 11/13 |
| EBT Margin | 1.9% | 12/17 |
| Tax Rate | -6.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SAH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95x | 10/14 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.20x | 11/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 5.14x | 5/17 |
| Financial Leverage | 6.14x | 5/15 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.7x | 9/13 |
| Working Capital | -$160M | 12/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SAH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $52M | 15/18 |
| Free Cash Flow | $91M | 11/14 |
| Capital Spending | $39M | 1/14 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -91.1% | 12/13 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -88.7% | 10/10 |
| FCF/Sales | 0.6% | 11/13 |
| CapEx/Sales | 0.2% | 12/13 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SAH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 2.38x | 2/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 39.5x | 7/11 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.3x | 10/13 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 9.0x | 5/14 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 9 days | 5/11 |
| Days Inventory | 68 days | 4/13 |
| Payables Period | 5 days | 11/11 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 73 days | 3/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SAH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $15.48B | 10/15 |
| Operating Income | $500M | 9/14 |
| Net Income | $206M | 10/13 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.77B | 8/13 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $13.05B | 9/15 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SAH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.80 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 54.7% | 1/7 |
| Shares Outstanding | 32M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 58.1% | 2/12 |
| EPS Growth | 131.7% | 1/11 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.09B | 47.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $11M | 0.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $392M | 6.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.44B | 37.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $5.45B | 83.7% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $3.08B | 47.4% of assets |
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Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Sonic Automotive Inc (Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | $1.99B | |
| CVNA Carvana Co. | $81.17B | |
| CPRT Copart Inc | $29.60B | |
| CASY Caseys General Stores Inc | $25.42B | |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | $13.94B | |
| MUSA Murphy Usa Inc. | $9.45B | |
| KMX Carmax Inc | $7.47B | |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | $6.84B | |
| AN Autonation, Inc. | $5.88B | |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | $5.29B | |
| OPLN Openlane, Inc. | $4.22B | |
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | $3.64B | |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | $3.18B | |
| CWH Camping World Holdings, Inc. | $474M | |
| KXIN Kaixin Holdings | $116M | |
| VRM Vroom, Inc. | $35M | |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | $13M | |
| NXXT Nextnrg, Inc. | $4M |
Where SAH sits on the market map
Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) stock news
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Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Sonic Automotive Inc every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Sonic Automotive Inc stock predictions?
For SAH, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 0.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Sonic Automotive Inc forecasts updated?
Sonic Automotive Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Sonic Automotive Inc's industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, SAH included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations. The largest are: Carvana Co. (CVNA), Copart Inc (CPRT), Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY), Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG), Murphy Usa Inc. (MUSA), Carmax Inc (KMX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.