SAH (Sonic Automotive) Short-Term Debt: $2,192 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


SAH Sonic Automotive Inc SAH
79 GF Score
Price $94.54
GF Value $64.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sonic Automotive Short-Term Debt?

Sonic Automotive SAH -0.81% 79 Short-Term Debt is $2,192 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Sonic Automotive's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,192 Mil.

Sonic Automotive's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($2,049 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,985 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($1,985 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,192 Mil).

Sonic Automotive's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($1,733 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,015 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($2,015 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,985 Mil).

Sonic Automotive Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Sonic Automotive Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Sonic Automotive Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Sonic Automotive Short-Term Debt Chart

Sonic Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,319.00 1,307.10 1,732.80 2,015.40 1,985.10

Sonic Automotive Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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What does a Short-Term Debt of $2,192 Mil mean?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Short-Term Debt of $2,192 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sonic Automotive's Short-Term Debt too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Short-Term Debt is $2,192 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt compare to CARG and DRVN?
Sonic Automotive's Short-Term Debt of $2,192 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sonic Automotive's current Short-Term Debt is $2,192 Mil. 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 $64.48, compared to a current price of $94.54 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is $2,192 Mil. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Short-Term Debt is $2,192 Mil 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 $94.54 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.48. GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAH:

  • Short-Term Debt: $2,192 Mil
  • GF Value™: $64.48 vs. price of $94.54 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges SA8A:Germany
Address 4401 Colwick Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28211
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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