SAH (Sonic Automotive) ROCE %: 15.89% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Sonic Automotive ROCE %?

Sonic Automotive SAH +3.22% 82 ROCE % is 15.89% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Sonic Automotive's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.89%.

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Sonic Automotive ROCE % Historical Data

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Sonic Automotive ROCE % Calculation

Sonic Automotive's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	361.9	/	( ( (5895.7 - 2637.7)	+	(5970.7 - 2597.9) )	/ 2 )
	=	361.9	/	( (3258	+	3372.8)	/ 2 )
	=	361.9	/	3315.4
	=	10.92 %

Sonic Automotive's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	525.6	/	( ( (5970.7 - 2597.9)	+	(6117.6 - 2874.9) )	/ 2 )
	=	525.6	/	( ( 3372.8	+	3242.7 )	/ 2 )
	=	525.6	/	3307.75
	=	15.89 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 15.89% mean?

Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a ROCE % of 15.89% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Sonic Automotive's ROCE % too high?

Sonic Automotive's current ROCE % is 15.89%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Sonic Automotive's value of 15.89% is 100.1% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to CARG and MCW?

Sonic Automotive's ROCE % of 15.89% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Sonic Automotive's value of 15.89% is 100.1% 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 ROCE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?

The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.94, based on 1,319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current ROCE % of 15.89% is 100.1% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current ROCE % is 15.89%. 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 $84.06 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.89% and 100.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.94. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current ROCE % is 15.89% 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 $84.06 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31. GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAH:

ROCE %: 15.89%
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $84.06 (30.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 100.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Vehicles & Parts

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Address 4401 Colwick Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28211

Website https://www.sonicautomotive.com

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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