SAH (Sonic Automotive) Total Operating Expense: $1,887 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SAH Sonic Automotive Inc SAH
82 GF Score
Price $84.67
GF Value $64.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sonic Automotive Total Operating Expense?

Sonic Automotive SAH +0.19% 82 Total Operating Expense is $1,887 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Sonic Automotive's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $466 Mil. Sonic Automotive's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,887 Mil.

Sonic Automotive Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Sonic Automotive Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Sonic Automotive Total Operating Expense Chart

Sonic Automotive Annual Data
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Sonic Automotive Quarterly Data
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Sonic Automotive Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,887 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1,887 Mil mean?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,887 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors.
Is Sonic Automotive's Total Operating Expense too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Total Operating Expense is $1,887 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to CARG and DRVN?
Sonic Automotive's Total Operating Expense of $1,887 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 Total Operating Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. Sonic Automotive's current Total Operating Expense is $1,887 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 $64.31, compared to a current price of $84.67 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,887 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,887 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 $84.67 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31. GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAH:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,887 Mil
  • GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $84.67 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 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

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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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