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Sonic AutomotiveSAH +2.01%84 Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks worse than 92.94% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Sonic Automotive's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,026 Mil. Sonic Automotive's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,382 Mil.
Therefore, Sonic Automotive's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAH'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Sonic Automotive was 0.29. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.20.
SAH's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 92.94% of 1332
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs SAH: 0.16
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Sonic Automotive Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Sonic Automotive Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset 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, GPI, DRVN: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Sonic Automotive's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.16 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1238 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.29. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Sonic Automotive's value of 0.16 is 67.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1238 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's Equity-to-Asset compare to CARG and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1238 out of 1332 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Sonic Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Sonic Automotive's value of 0.16 is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonic Automotive's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.16 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.49, based on 1,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.16 is 67.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. 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 $68.37, compared to a current price of $80.83 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 67.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.49. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.16 as of Jun. 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 $80.83 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.37.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.16 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $68.37 vs. price of $80.83 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1238 of 1332)
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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