Sonic AutomotiveSAH +0.86%82 Receivables Turnover is 8.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks better than 93.7% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Sonic Automotive's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,689 Mil. Sonic Automotive's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $415 Mil.
Hence, Sonic Automotive's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.88.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Sonic Automotive Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Sonic Automotive Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Receivables Turnover 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.
SAH vs CARG, DRVN, GPI: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 8.88 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #83 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Sonic Automotive's Receivables Turnover too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Receivables Turnover is 8.88. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.00. Sonic Automotive's value of 8.88 is 48.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #83 out of 1318 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 Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's Receivables Turnover compare to CARG and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #83 out of 1318 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Sonic Automotive in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.00. Sonic Automotive's value of 8.88 is 48.1% 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 Receivables Turnover for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.00, based on 1,318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current Receivables Turnover of 8.88 is 48.1% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current Receivables Turnover is 8.88. 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 $64.43, compared to a current price of $88.01 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 8.88 and 48.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.00. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Receivables Turnover is 8.88 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 $88.01 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.43.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Receivables Turnover: 8.88
GF Value™: $64.43 vs. price of $88.01 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#83 of 1318)
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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