Sonic AutomotiveSAH +0.66%83 OCF Yield % is 15.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 16.19. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks better than 69.49% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sonic Automotive OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 OCF Yield % of 15.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #407 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Sonic Automotive's OCF Yield % too high?
Sonic Automotive's current OCF Yield % of 15.47 is near median its 10-year median of 16.19. The Vehicles & Parts industry median OCF Yield % is 7.71. Sonic Automotive's value of 15.47 is 100.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #407 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's OCF Yield % compare to CARG and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #407 out of 1334 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Sonic Automotive in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.71. Sonic Automotive's value of 15.47 is 100.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.19 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Sonic Automotive has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.71, based on 1,334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current OCF Yield % of 15.47 is 100.8% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current OCF Yield % is 15.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.19. 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 $83.26 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 15.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.19 and 100.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.71. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current OCF Yield % is 15.47 as of Jun. 26, 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 $83.26 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
OCF Yield %: 15.47 (near median its 10-year median of 16.19)
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $83.26 (29.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#407 of 1334)
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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