SAH (Sonic Automotive) Institutional Ownership: 50.65% (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


SAH Sonic Automotive Inc SAH
79 GF Score
Price $94.54
GF Value $64.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sonic Automotive Institutional Ownership?

Sonic Automotive SAH -0.81% 79 Institutional Ownership is 50.65% as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sonic Automotive's institutional ownership is 50.65%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sonic Automotive's Insider Ownership is 27.91%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sonic Automotive's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 30.56%.

Sonic Automotive Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Sonic Automotive Institutional Ownership Chart

Sonic Automotive Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 31.52 31.19 31.24 31.92 31.47 31.84 33.44 33.46 34.43 33.49
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Sonic Automotive Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 50.65% mean?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Institutional Ownership of 50.65% as of Jul. 11, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors.
Is Sonic Automotive's Institutional Ownership too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Institutional Ownership is 50.65%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to CARG and DRVN?
Sonic Automotive's Institutional Ownership of 50.65% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. Sonic Automotive's current Institutional Ownership is 50.65%. 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 $64.48, compared to a current price of $94.54 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 50.65%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Institutional Ownership is 50.65% as of Jul. 11, 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 $64.48. GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAH:

  • Institutional Ownership: 50.65%
  • GF Value™: $64.48 vs. price of $94.54 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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Sonic Automotive Business Description

Other Exchanges SA8A:Germany
Address 4401 Colwick Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28211
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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