Sonic AutomotiveSAH +2.69%82 EBITDA Margin % is 4.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks worse than 78.04% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Sonic Automotive's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $170 Mil. Sonic Automotive's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,689 Mil. Therefore, Sonic Automotive's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.61%.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Sonic Automotive EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Sonic Automotive EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's EBITDA Margin % 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.
SAH vs CARG, MCW, DRVN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 4.61% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Sonic Automotive's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.25 to 4.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1034 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Sonic Automotive's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Sonic Automotive's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.61% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 4.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93. Sonic Automotive's value of 4.61% is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1034 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's EBITDA Margin % compare to CARG and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1034 out of 1325 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Sonic Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93. Sonic Automotive's value of 4.61% is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonic Automotive's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.25 to 4.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 8.93, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.93, based on 1,325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.61% is 48.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current EBITDA Margin % is 4.61%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.31, compared to a current price of $83.62 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 4.61%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 48.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.93. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current EBITDA Margin % is 4.61% 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 $83.62 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
EBITDA Margin %: 4.61% (39% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $83.62 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1034 of 1325)
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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