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Sonic AutomotiveSAH +0.72%79 EV-to-EBIT is 21.68 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 15.16. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks worse than 72.33% on this metric.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Sonic Automotive's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,594 Mil.
Sonic Automotive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $350 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sonic Automotive EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sonic Automotive's current Enterprise Value is $7,578 Mil.
Sonic Automotive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $350 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 21.68 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 15.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #779 out of 1077 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Sonic Automotive's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sonic Automotive's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.68 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 15.16. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.03. Sonic Automotive's value of 21.68 is 66.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #779 out of 1077 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's EV-to-EBIT compare to CARG and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #779 out of 1077 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sonic Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.03. Sonic Automotive's value of 21.68 is 66.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.16 vs. the industry median of 13.03, Sonic Automotive has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.03, based on 1,077 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.68 is 66.4% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.68, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 15.16. 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 $64.62, compared to a current price of $99.82 — trading 54.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.68, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 15.16 and 66.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.03. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.68 as of Jul. 26, 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 $99.82 is trading 54.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.62.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
EV-to-EBIT: 21.68 (43% above median its 10-year median of 15.16)
GF Value™: $64.62 vs. price of $99.82 (54.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#779 of 1077)
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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