SAH (Sonic Automotive) Interest Expense: $-189 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Sonic Automotive Interest Expense?

Sonic Automotive SAH -0.13% 82 Interest Expense is $-189 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sonic Automotive's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -46 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-189 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Sonic Automotive's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 133 Mil. Sonic Automotive's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -46 Mil. Sonic Automotive's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.87. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Sonic Automotive's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-46 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $133 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,150 Mil.

Sonic Automotive's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	133.1	/	-46.3
	=	2.87

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Sonic Automotive Interest Expense Historical Data

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Sonic Automotive Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-189 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-189 Mil mean?

Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Interest Expense of $-189 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors.

Is Sonic Automotive's Interest Expense too high?

Sonic Automotive's current Interest Expense is $-189 Mil. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sonic Automotive's Interest Expense compare to CARG and DRVN?

Sonic Automotive's Interest Expense of $-189 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. Sonic Automotive's current Interest Expense is $-189 Mil. 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 $64.31, compared to a current price of $84.56 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-189 Mil. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Interest Expense is $-189 Mil 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 $84.56 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31. GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAH:

Interest Expense: $-189 Mil
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $84.56 (31.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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Sonic Automotive Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Vehicles & Parts

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Address 4401 Colwick Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28211

Website https://www.sonicautomotive.com

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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