The historical rank and industry rank for Sonic Automotive's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAH'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.53 Med: 0.09 Max: 2.76
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sonic Automotive was 2.76%. The lowest was -1.53%. And the median was 0.09%.
SAH's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 52.49% of 1324
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs SAH: 1.75
Sonic Automotive FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sonic Automotive FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's FCF 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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of -0.04% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #695 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Sonic Automotive's FCF Margin % too high?
Sonic Automotive's current FCF Margin % is -0.04%. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #695 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's FCF Margin % compare to CARG and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #695 out of 1324 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sonic Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current FCF Margin % is -0.04%. 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 $83.88 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.04%. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current FCF Margin % is -0.04% 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 $83.88 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
FCF Margin %: -0.04%
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $83.88 (30.4% above fair value)
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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