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Sonic Automotive, Inc.

SAH·NYSE

$83.29

-0.80%

Consumer CyclicalAuto - Dealerships

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products for its guests. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 brands of cars and light trucks; 17 collision repair centers in 17 states; and 46 EchoPark stores in 16 states, including 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Statements Value Model

At a Glance

Live Snapshot

Market Cap$2.83B

EPS3.4900

P/E Ratio23.87

Earnings Date07/23/2026

5.97B

Assets

3Y+20.0%

5Y+59.0%

10Y+64.0%

4.90B

Total Liabilities

3Y+20.0%

5Y+67.0%

10Y+68.0%

1.07B

Total Equity

3Y+19.0%

5Y+31.0%

10Y+47.0%

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Current Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents6.30M

Net Receivables469.00M

Inventory2.01B

Other Current Assets344.30M

Total Current Assets3 B

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant & Equipment2.17B

Goodwill & Intangible Assets875.90M

Long-Term Investments0.00

Other Non-Current Assets91.90M

Total Non-Current Assets2 B

Total Assets

5.97B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

1.09x

Acceptable liquidity, but monitor closely. Current assets just barely cover current liabilities.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

4.59x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

235 M

Positive working capital, but relatively tight. The company should monitor cash flow carefully.

Asset Composition

47% Current

Balanced asset mix between current and non-current assets, typical of many stable businesses.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Balance Sheet

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Sonic Automotive, Inc. Balance Sheet	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020	Dec 2019	Dec 2018	Dec 2017	Dec 2016	Dec 2015	Dec 2014	Dec 2013	Dec 2012	Dec 2011	Dec 2010	Dec 2009	Dec 2008	Dec 2007	Dec 2006
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	6.3M	44M	28.9M	229.2M	299.4M	170.3M	29.1M	5.9M	6.4M	3.1M	77.6M	4.2M	3M	3.4M	1.9M	21.8M	30M	7M	16.5M	12.7M
Cash & Short-Term Investments	6.3M	44M	28.9M	229.2M	299.4M	170.3M	29.1M	5.9M	6.4M	3.1M	3.6M	4.2M	3M	3.4M	1.9M	21.8M	30M	7M	16.5M	12.7M
Net Receivables	469M	495.9M	528.1M	462.4M	401.1M	371.7M	432.7M	438.2M	482.1M	430.2M	378.5M	372M	354.1M	345.3M	303.3M	239.6M	233M	247M	347.3M	385.8M
Accounts Receivables	469M	495.9M	528.1M	462.4M	401.1M	371.7M	432.7M	438.2M	482.1M	430.2M	378.5M	372M	354.1M	345.3M	303.3M	239.6M	233M	247M	347.3M	385.8M
Inventory	2B	2B	1.6B	1.2B	1.3B	1.2B	1.5B	1.5B	1.5B	1.6B	1.6B	1.3B	1.3B	1.2B	863.1M	903.2M	795.3M	916.8M	1.1B	992M
Other Current Assets	344.3M	387.9M	385.1M	297.9M	122.4M	93.3M	37.9M	20.9M	18.6M	27M	101.4M	81.1M	92.9M	84.4M	12.4M	25.7M	27.1M	423.4M	123.2M	222.6M
Total Current Assets	2.8B	2.9B	2.5B	2.2B	2.1B	1.9B	2B	2B	2B	2B	2.1B	1.8B	1.7B	1.6B	1.2B	1.2B	1.1B	1.6B	1.6B	1.6B
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant, and Equipment (Net)	2.2B	2.1B	2.1B	2B	1.9B	1.5B	1.5B	1.2B	1.1B	1B	886.9M	799.3M	702M	595.1M	552M	436.3M	382.1M	369.9M	286.6M	220.6M
Goodwill	421.8M	358.5M	253.8M	231M	416.4M	214M	475.8M	509.6M	525.8M	472.4M	471.5M	475.9M	476.3M	454.2M	468.5M	468.5M	469.5M	327M	1.3B	1.2B
Intangible Assets	454.1M	430.3M	417.4M	396.7M	480.2M	64.3M	64.3M	69.7M	74.6M	80.2M	80.9M	83.7M	87.9M	70.5M	76.3M	79.1M	80.8M	82.3M	111.3M	94.1M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets	875.9M	788.8M	671.2M	627.7M	896.6M	278.3M	540.1M	579.3M	600.4M	552.7M	552.4M	559.6M	564.2M	524.7M	544.7M	547.7M	550.3M	409.3M	1.4B	1.2B
Long-Term Investments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	100K	3M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Tax Assets	0.0	0.0	40.6M	22M	10.9M	28.9M	3M	3.7M	2.9M	2.4M	2.8M	3.8M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Other Non-Current Assets	91.9M	73M	72.2M	75.8M	51.6M	45.3M	40.5M	38.9M	48.6M	42.8M	37.2M	51.4M	52.8M	45.8M	62.1M	76.5M	51.1M	37.2M	28.7M	41.5M
Total Non-Current Assets	3.1B	3B	2.8B	2.8B	2.9B	1.9B	2.1B	1.8B	1.8B	1.6B	1.5B	1.4B	1.3B	1.2B	1.2B	1.1B	983.5M	816.5M	1.7B	1.5B
Total Assets	6B	5.9B	5.4B	5B	5B	3.7B	4.1B	3.8B	3.8B	3.6B	3.6B	3.2B	3.1B	2.8B	2.3B	2.3B	2.1B	2.4B	3.3B	3.1B
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Total Payables	151M	172M	149.8M	138.4M	133.3M	105.1M	135.2M	114.8M	130.4M	118.2M	131.8M	132.4M	126M	121M	86.9M	59.7M	55.3M	53.2M	66M	68M
Accounts Payable	151M	172M	149.8M	138.4M	133.3M	105.1M	135.2M	114.3M	129.9M	117.7M	131.2M	132.4M	126M	121M	86.9M	59.7M	55.3M	53.2M	66M	68M
Other Payables	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	500K	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Accrued Expenses	0.0	500K	400K	400K	400K	400K	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Short Term Debt	2B	2.1B	1.8B	1.4B	1.4B	1.4B	1.7B	1.6B	1.6B	1.6B	1.6B	1.3B	1.3B	1.2B	879.9M	871M	787.4M	1.7B	1.1B	1.1B
Tax Payables	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	500K	500K	500K	600K	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Other Current Liabilities	409.1M	412.3M	369.8M	352M	350.1M	287.6M	277M	270.7M	249.8M	249.7M	230.5M	221.1M	198.6M	205.4M	189.8M	174.8M	164.2M	424.2M	230.2M	296.5M
Total Current Liabilities	2.6B	2.6B	2.3B	1.8B	1.9B	1.8B	2.1B	1.9B	2B	1.9B	1.9B	1.6B	1.6B	1.5B	1.2B	1.1B	1B	2.1B	1.4B	1.4B
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long Term Debt	2.2B	1.5B	1.6B	1.7B	1.5B	651.8M	637M	918.8M	963.4M	839.7M	781.1M	742.6M	730.2M	610.8M	536M	546.4M	552.2M	0.0	697.8M	598.6M
Deferred Tax Liabilities (Non-Current)	0.0	26.2M	0.0	0.0	0.0	345K	8.9M	33.2M	51.6M	76.4M	73.3M	57.6M	31.6M	10.8M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	144.2M	151M
Other Non-Current Liabilities	114.4M	93.5M	89.6M	105.5M	96M	88.8M	73.7M	75.9M	61.9M	61.2M	64.2M	69.2M	81.3M	104.5M	124.2M	134.1M	141.1M	71.1M	83.8M	39.6M
Total Non-Current Liabilities	2.3B	2.2B	2.2B	2.2B	2B	1.1B	1.1B	1B	1.1B	977.3M	918.7M	869.4M	843M	726M	660.2M	680.5M	693.2M	71.1M	925.8M	789.2M
Capital Lease Obligations	0.0	564.1M	473.7M	460M	400.3M	358.9M	385.4M	20.6M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Liabilities	4.9B	4.8B	4.5B	4.1B	3.9B	2.9B	3.1B	3B	3B	2.9B	2.8B	2.5B	2.4B	2.3B	1.8B	1.8B	1.7B	2.2B	2.4B	2.2B
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Treasury Stock	-1.3B	-1.2B	-1.2B	-1B	-765M	-671.7M	-600M	-597.6M	-573.5M	-536.2M	-436.2M	-401.7M	-348.7M	-331.6M	-248.7M	-237.7M	-236.6M	-236.5M	-207.9M	-159M
Preferred Stock	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	262K	0.0	424K	0.0	0.0	490K	0.0	350K	0.0	114K	0.0
Common Stock	800K	800K	800K	800K	800K	777K	768K	763K	756K	751K	747K	741K	737K	735K	685K	678K	671K	550K	545K	537K
Additional Paid-In Capital	908.2M	884.6M	855.4M	819.4M	790.2M	767.6M	755.9M	745.1M	732.9M	721.7M	713.1M	697.8M	685.8M	669.3M	667.8M	667M	662.2M	503M	489M	464M
Retained Earnings	1.5B	1.4B	1.2B	1.1B	1.1B	721.8M	790.2M	670.7M	625.4M	541.1M	457M	376.4M	284.4M	208M	124.4M	53.4M	-35.2M	-40.6M	664.3M	598.3M
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/Loss	-700K	3.8M	1.6M	1.6M	-1.3M	-3.6M	-2.1M	4.2M	1.3M	-2.3M	-5.6M	-6.4M	-8.6M	-20M	-21.5M	-18.7M	-22.4M	-36.6M	-15.1M	-138.3M
Total Stockholders' Equity	1.1B	1.1B	891.9M	895.2M	1.1B	814.8M	944.8M	823.1M	786.8M	725.2M	729M	666.7M	613.6M	526.5M	522.7M	464.7M	368.8M	189.8M	930.8M	903.8M
Total Equity	1.1B	1.1B	891.9M	895.2M	1.1B	814.8M	944.8M	823.1M	786.8M	725.2M	729M	666.7M	613.6M	526.5M	522.7M	464.7M	368.8M	189.8M	930.8M	903.8M
SUMMARY
Total Liabilities & Equity	6B	5.9B	5.4B	5B	5B	3.7B	4.1B	3.8B	3.8B	3.6B	3.6B	3.2B	3.1B	2.8B	2.3B	2.3B	2.1B	2.4B	3.3B	3.1B
Total Investments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	100K	3M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Debt	4.2B	4.1B	3.9B	3.5B	3.3B	2.4B	2.6B	2.5B	2.5B	2.4B	2.3B	2B	2B	1.8B	1.4B	1.4B	1.3B	1.7B	1.8B	1.7B
Net Debt	4.2B	4.1B	3.8B	3.3B	3B	2.3B	2.6B	2.5B	2.5B	2.4B	2.3B	2B	2B	1.8B	1.4B	1.4B	1.3B	1.7B	1.8B	1.7B
Shares Outstanding	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683	34,172,683

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