Sonic AutomotiveSAH +2.18%82 Days Inventory is 61.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 58.61. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks better than 70.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SAH'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.71 Med: 58.61 Max: 69.69
Current: 58.22
During the past 13 years, Sonic Automotive's highest Days Inventory was 69.69. The lowest was 38.71. And the median was 58.61.
SAH's Days Inventory is ranked better than 70.12% of 1295
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.74
vs SAH: 58.22
Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (56.71) to Mar. 2026 (61.08).
It might indicate that Sonic Automotive's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sonic Automotive's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sonic Automotive's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sonic Automotive's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sonic Automotive's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Sonic Automotive Days Inventory Related Terms
Sonic Automotive Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sonic Automotive Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Days Inventory of 61.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.61. Over the past decade, Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory has ranged from 38.71 to 69.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #387 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Days Inventory of 61.08 is near median its 10-year median of 58.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.71 to a high of 69.69. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Sonic Automotive's value of 61.08 is 24.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #387 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's Days Inventory compare to CARG and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #387 out of 1295 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sonic Automotive in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Sonic Automotive's value of 61.08 is 24.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonic Automotive's own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.71 to 69.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.61 vs. the industry median of 80.74, Sonic Automotive has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.74, based on 1,295 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current Days Inventory of 61.08 is 24.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current Days Inventory is 61.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonic Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonic Automotive (SAH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.31, compared to a current price of $84.51 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 61.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.61 and 24.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.74. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Days Inventory is 61.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sonic Automotive (SAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonic Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $84.51 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Days Inventory: 61.08 (near median its 10-year median of 58.61)
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $84.51 (31.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#387 of 1295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 107 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 18 EchoPark used-vehicle stores in 10 states, 16 collision centers, and 20 powersports locations. The franchise stores derive revenue from new and used vehicles plus parts and collision repair, finance, insurance, and wholesale auctions. Luxury and import dealerships make up about 86% of franchise new-vehicle revenue, while Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota constitute about 56% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 23%. 2025 revenue was $15.2 billion, with Texas and California constituting 51% of the total. EchoPark's portion was $2.1 billion.
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