SAH (Sonic Automotive) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.35 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Sonic Automotive LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Sonic Automotive SAH +2.18% 82 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Sonic Automotive's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.

Sonic Automotive's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.35) to Mar. 2026 (0.35). It may suggest that Sonic Automotive is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Sonic Automotive LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Sonic Automotive LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Sonic Automotive's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2190.3	/	5970.7
	=	0.37

Sonic Automotive's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	2150.2	/	6117.6
	=	0.35

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.35 mean?

Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors.

Is Sonic Automotive's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Sonic Automotive's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to CARG and DRVN?

Sonic Automotive's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.35 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. Sonic Automotive's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35. 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 $84.51 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35 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 $84.51 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31. GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAH:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.35
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $84.51 (31.4% 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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