Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Sonic Automotive's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.57. Sonic Automotive's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32 Mil. Therefore, Sonic Automotive's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,171 Mil.
Sonic Automotive's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($2,600 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,077 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($2,077 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,171 Mil).
Sonic Automotive's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,909 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,161 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($2,161 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,077 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Sonic Automotive's Enterprise Value for Today is $7,066 Mil.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Sonic Automotive Market Cap Related Terms
Sonic Automotive Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Sonic Automotive's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $2,643 Mil as of Jun. 24, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #191 out of 1346 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Sonic Automotive's Market Cap too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Market Cap is $2,643 Mil. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Market Cap is 264.78. Sonic Automotive's value of $2,643 Mil is 898.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #191 out of 1346 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's Market Cap compare to CARG and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #191 out of 1346 companies for Market Cap. This places Sonic Automotive in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 264.78. Sonic Automotive's value of $2,643 Mil is 898.2% 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 Market Cap for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Market Cap among Vehicles & Parts companies is 264.78, based on 1,346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current Market Cap of $2,643 Mil is 898.2% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Market Cap is 264.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current Market Cap is $2,643 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.31, compared to a current price of $83.62 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $2,643 Mil and 898.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 264.78. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Market Cap is $2,643 Mil as of Jun. 24, 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 $83.62 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Market Cap: $2,643 Mil
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $83.62 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 898.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#191 of 1346)
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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