Sonic AutomotiveSAH -0.81%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 5.43. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks better than 73.68% on this metric.
Sonic Automotive's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonic Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SAH'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95 Med: 5.43 Max: 14.27
Current: 6.41
During the past 13 years, Sonic Automotive's highest Yield on Cost was 14.27. The lowest was 2.95. And the median was 5.43.
SAH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 73.68% of 870
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs SAH: 6.41
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Sonic Automotive 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SAH vs CARG, DRVN, GPI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Sonic Automotive 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.41 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 5.43. Over the past decade, Sonic Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.95 to 14.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #229 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Sonic Automotive's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sonic Automotive's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.41 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 14.27. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05. Sonic Automotive's value of 6.41 is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #229 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CARG and DRVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #229 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Sonic Automotive in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05. Sonic Automotive's value of 6.41 is 110.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sonic Automotive's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.95 to 14.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.43 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Sonic Automotive has consistently been above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.05, based on 870 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.41 is 110.2% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 5.43. 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 $64.47, compared to a current price of $94.54 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.43 and 110.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.05. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41 as of Jul. 11, 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 $64.47.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.41 (18% above median its 10-year median of 5.43)
GF Value™: $64.47 vs. price of $94.54 (46.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#229 of 870)
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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