Sonic Automotive Financials
Sonic Automotive (SAH) reported $15.5B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 5.3% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
SAH runs a high-volume, inventory-funded model where working-capital swings matter more than headline sales growth.
From FY2023 to FY2025, gross margin stayed near16.0% , so the core markup of the business barely moved even as reported profitability changed. Free cash flow swung from-$219.3M to$417.5M even as FY2025 net income weakened, which points to working-capital timing and expense absorption rather than a fundamental change in selling economics.
FY2025 showed strong cash conversion: operating cash flow of
The balance sheet is liquidity-tight: cash was just
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Sonic Automotive's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Sonic Automotive has an operating margin of 2.4%, meaning the company retains $2 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 54/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 3.2% the prior year.
Sonic Automotive's revenue grew 6.5% year-over-year to $15.2B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 41/100.
Sonic Automotive has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 1.46), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 21/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Sonic Automotive's current ratio of 1.09 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 24/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Sonic Automotive has a free cash flow margin of 2.8%, earning a moderate score of 32/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Sonic Automotive earns a strong 11.1% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $11 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 78/100. This is down from 20.3% the prior year.
Sonic Automotive scores 3.44, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Sonic Automotive passes 5 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Sonic Automotive generates $4.78 in operating cash flow ($567.4M OCF vs $118.7M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Sonic Automotive generated $15.2B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 6.5% from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive's EBITDA was $530.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 13.2% from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive reported $118.7M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 45.0% from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive earned $3.42 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 44.7% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Sonic Automotive generated $417.5M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 634.6% from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive held $6.3M in cash against $1.6B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
Sonic Automotive's gross margin was 15.7% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive's operating margin was 2.4% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive's net profit margin was 0.8% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 0.7 percentage points from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive's ROE was 11.1% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 9.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Sonic Automotive spent $82.4M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 139.5% from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive invested $149.9M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 20.0% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
SAH Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.9B+6.7% | $3.7B-4.7% | $3.9B-2.6% | $4.0B+8.7% | $3.7B+0.2% | $3.7B-6.3% | $3.9B+11.6% | $3.5B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.3B+7.4% | $3.1B-5.6% | $3.3B-2.6% | $3.4B+9.9% | $3.1B-1.0% | $3.1B-7.1% | $3.3B+12.7% | $2.9B |
| Gross Profit | $616.2M+2.9% | $598.8M0.0% | $598.8M-2.7% | $615.5M+2.2% | $602.2M+6.3% | $566.4M-1.3% | $573.9M+5.6% | $543.6M |
| SG&A Expenses | $444.6M+4.1% | $427.0M-1.5% | $433.7M-4.0% | $451.6M+9.5% | $412.6M+8.5% | $380.3M-4.9% | $399.7M+1.9% | $392.1M |
| Operating Income | $131.6M-0.8% | $132.7M+7.8% | $123.1M+0.3% | $122.7M+626.6% | -$23.3M-116.1% | $145.0M+8.6% | $133.5M+17.5% | $113.6M |
| Income Tax | $22.9M-5.8% | $24.3M+129.7% | -$81.8M-435.2% | $24.4M+203.8% | -$23.5M-187.7% | $26.8M+14.0% | $23.5M+275.4% | -$13.4M |
| Net Income | $57.4M-5.6% | $60.8M+29.6% | $46.9M+0.2% | $46.8M+202.6% | -$45.6M-164.6% | $70.6M+20.5% | $58.6M-21.0% | $74.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.790.0% | $1.79+31.6% | $1.36+2.3% | $1.33+199.3% | -$1.34-165.7% | $2.04+22.9% | $1.66-22.1% | $2.13 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses, Interest Expense.
SAH Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6.4B+4.3% | $6.1B+2.5% | $6.0B-0.8% | $6.0B+1.5% | $5.9B+0.9% | $5.9B-0.3% | $5.9B+2.4% | $5.8B |
| Current Assets | $3.1B+4.6% | $3.0B+4.7% | $2.8B+0.9% | $2.8B+1.1% | $2.8B-3.1% | $2.9B-0.6% | $2.9B+2.6% | $2.8B |
| Cash & Equivalents | $19.2M+236.8% | $5.7M-9.5% | $6.3M-93.0% | $89.4M-19.0% | $110.4M+70.9% | $64.6M+46.8% | $44.0M+150.0% | $17.6M |
| Inventory | $2.3B+9.5% | $2.1B+5.5% | $2.0B-2.1% | $2.1B-3.0% | $2.1B+13.0% | $1.9B-4.1% | $2.0B+2.0% | $1.9B |
| Goodwill | $432.4M+3.2% | $418.8M-0.7% | $421.8M-32.3% | $623.3M+8.6% | $573.7M+60.2% | $358.2M-0.1% | $358.5M+3.3% | $347.1M |
| Total Liabilities | $5.4B+4.3% | $5.1B+4.8% | $4.9B-0.9% | $4.9B+0.9% | $4.9B+2.4% | $4.8B-1.0% | $4.8B+1.9% | $4.7B |
| Current Liabilities | $3.1B+6.6% | $2.9B+10.7% | $2.6B-5.7% | $2.8B+1.8% | $2.7B+3.0% | $2.6B-0.4% | $2.6B+3.9% | $2.5B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.6B+2.0% | $1.5B-1.8% | $1.6B+8.7% | $1.4B-2.5% | $1.5B-0.8% | $1.5B-1.8% | $1.5B-4.2% | $1.6B |
| Total Equity | $1.0B+4.5% | $981.3M-8.1% | $1.1B-0.1% | $1.1B+3.9% | $1.0B-5.6% | $1.1B+2.7% | $1.1B+4.7% | $1.0B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.6B+2.9% | $1.5B+3.3% | $1.5B+2.4% | $1.4B+2.4% | $1.4B-3.9% | $1.5B+4.2% | $1.4B+3.4% | $1.4B |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable.
SAH Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$100.2M-382.3% | $35.5M-46.9% | $66.9M-60.2% | $167.9M+22.7% | $136.8M-30.1% | $195.8M+123.3% | $87.7M-0.1% | $87.8M |
| Capital Expenditures | $117.6M+217.8% | $37.0M-85.9% | -$262.5M+683.6% | $33.5M-1.8% | $34.1M-24.2% | $45.0M-86.5% | -$333.2M+525.1% | $53.3M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$217.8M-14420.0% | -$1.5M+99.2% | -$195.6M-245.5% | $134.4M+30.9% | $102.7M-31.9% | $150.8M+161.4% | -$245.5M-811.6% | $34.5M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$182.5M-941.0% | $21.7M+561.7% | -$4.7M+93.5% | -$72.4M+81.3% | -$386.4M-988.5% | -$35.5M+61.1% | -$91.3M-262.3% | -$25.2M |
| Financing Cash Flow | $296.2M+612.5% | -$57.8M+60.2% | -$145.3M-24.7% | -$116.5M-139.4% | $295.4M+311.5% | -$139.7M-564.1% | $30.1M+126.8% | -$112.2M |
| Dividends Paid | $12.5M-2.3% | $12.8M+115.1% | -$84.6M-805.0% | $12.0M+0.8% | $11.9M0.0% | $11.9M+116.7% | -$71.4M-800.0% | $10.2M |
| Share Buybacks | $6.3M-95.4% | $135.7M+7.3% | -$126.5M | $0-100.0% | $8.8M-75.1% | $35.3M-42.6% | -$61.5M | $0 |
SAH Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 15.7%-0.6pp | 16.2%+0.8pp | 15.5%0.0pp | 15.5%-1.0pp | 16.5%+1.0pp | 15.5%+0.8pp | 14.7%-0.8pp | 15.6% |
| Operating Margin | 3.4%-0.2pp | 3.6%+0.4pp | 3.2%+0.1pp | 3.1%+3.7pp | -0.6%-4.6pp | 4.0%+0.5pp | 3.4%+0.2pp | 3.3% |
| Net Margin | 1.5%-0.2pp | 1.7%+0.4pp | 1.2%0.0pp | 1.2%+2.4pp | -1.3%-3.2pp | 1.9%+0.4pp | 1.5%-0.6pp | 2.1% |
| Return on Equity | 5.6%-0.6pp | 6.2%+1.8pp | 4.4%0.0pp | 4.4%+8.8pp | -4.4%-10.9pp | 6.5%+0.9pp | 5.5%-1.8pp | 7.3% |
| Return on Assets | 0.9%-0.1pp | 1.0%+0.2pp | 0.8%0.0pp | 0.8%+1.6pp | -0.8%-2.0pp | 1.2%+0.2pp | 1.0%-0.3pp | 1.3% |
| Current Ratio | 1.010.0x | 1.03-0.1x | 1.09+0.1x | 1.020.0x | 1.03-0.1x | 1.090.0x | 1.090.0x | 1.11 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.530.0x | 1.56+0.1x | 1.46+0.1x | 1.34-0.1x | 1.43+0.1x | 1.36-0.1x | 1.42-0.1x | 1.55 |
| FCF Margin | -5.5%-5.5pp | 0.0%+5.0pp | -5.1%-8.4pp | 3.4%+0.6pp | 2.8%-1.3pp | 4.1%+10.4pp | -6.3%-7.3pp | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonic Automotive's annual revenue?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) reported $15.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Sonic Automotive's revenue growing?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) revenue grew by 6.5% year-over-year, from $14.2B to $15.2B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Sonic Automotive profitable?
Yes, Sonic Automotive (SAH) reported a net income of $118.7M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 0.8%.
What is Sonic Automotive's EBITDA?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had EBITDA of $530.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Sonic Automotive have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Sonic Automotive (SAH) had $6.3M in cash and equivalents against $1.6B in long-term debt.
What is Sonic Automotive's gross margin?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had a gross margin of 15.7% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Sonic Automotive's operating margin?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had an operating margin of 2.4% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Sonic Automotive's net profit margin?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had a net profit margin of 0.8% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Sonic Automotive's return on equity (ROE)?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a return on equity of 11.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Sonic Automotive's free cash flow?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) generated $417.5M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 634.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Sonic Automotive's operating cash flow?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) generated $567.4M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Sonic Automotive's total assets?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had $6.0B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Sonic Automotive's capital expenditures?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) invested $149.9M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Sonic Automotive's current ratio?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had a current ratio of 1.09 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Sonic Automotive's debt-to-equity ratio?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Sonic Automotive's return on assets (ROA)?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) had a return on assets of 2.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Sonic Automotive's Altman Z-Score?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has an Altman Z-Score of 3.44, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Sonic Automotive's Piotroski F-Score?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Sonic Automotive's earnings high quality?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has an earnings quality ratio of 4.78x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) scores 42 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.