Sonic AutomotiveSAH -0.81%79 Forward PE Ratio is 13.63 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks worse than 51.68% on this metric.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Sonic Automotive Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sonic Automotive Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Sonic Automotive Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sonic Automotive Annual Data
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Sonic Automotive Quarterly Data
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10.40
8.31
8.05
8.22
10.66
9.79
9.68
10.41
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8.38
9.08
9.24
6.98
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12.29
15.85
13.35
5.18
16.42
9.66
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4.49
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4.87
5.74
6.99
7.92
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7.74
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8.93
9.51
10.38
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SAH vs CARG, DRVN, GPI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.63 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #307 out of 594 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Sonic Automotive's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.11. Sonic Automotive's value of 13.63 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #307 out of 594 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to CARG and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #307 out of 594 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sonic Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.11. Sonic Automotive's value of 13.63 is 4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.11, based on 594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.63 is 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.63. 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 $64.49, compared to a current price of $94.54 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.63 and 4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.11. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.63 as of Jul. 12, 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 $94.54 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.49.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.63
GF Value™: $64.49 vs. price of $94.54 (46.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#307 of 594)
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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