Sonic AutomotiveSAH +2.69%82 Quick Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,337 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks worse than 96.34% on this metric.
Sonic Automotive has a quick ratio of 0.29. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonic Automotive's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAH'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, Sonic Automotive's highest Quick Ratio was 0.54. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.32.
SAH's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 96.34% of 1337
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs SAH: 0.29
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Sonic Automotive Quick Ratio Related Terms
Sonic Automotive Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Sonic Automotive's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Sonic Automotive's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1288 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Sonic Automotive's Quick Ratio too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Quick Ratio of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.54. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Sonic Automotive's value of 0.29 is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1288 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Quick Ratio compare to CARG and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #1288 out of 1337 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Sonic Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Sonic Automotive's value of 0.29 is 72.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonic Automotive's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Sonic Automotive has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Quick Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.06, based on 1,337 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current Quick Ratio of 0.29 is 72.6% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current Quick Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 72.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.06. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Quick Ratio is 0.29 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 $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:
Quick Ratio: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $83.62 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1288 of 1337)
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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