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Sonic AutomotiveSAH -8.73%79 3-1 Month Momentum % is 7.67% as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks better than 81.12% on this metric.
3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-01), Sonic Automotive's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 7.67%.
The industry rank for Sonic Automotive's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
SAH's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 81.12% of 1324
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -6.235
vs SAH: 7.67
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Sonic Automotive 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
SAH vs CARG, GPI, DRVN: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 7.67% as of Aug. 01, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #250 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Sonic Automotive's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Sonic Automotive's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 7.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #250 out of 1324 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 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to CARG and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #250 out of 1324 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Sonic Automotive in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. Sonic Automotive's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 7.67%. 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 $64.63, compared to a current price of $91.58 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 7.67%. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 7.67% as of Aug. 01, 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 $91.58 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.63.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 7.67%
GF Value™: $64.63 vs. price of $91.58 (41.7% above fair value)
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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