Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)

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Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is up 31.7% since the beginning of the year. At $81 per share, SAH is trading 10.1% below its 52-week high of $90. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SAH shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,017.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) has returned 31.72% so far this year and 5.31% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SAH has achieved an annualized return of 18.68%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 12, 1997, SAH's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +222.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -52.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, SAH closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 3, 2009 with a return of +71.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 1, 2009 at -33.8%.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 15.18%, beta of 1.28, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 12, 1997.

• This stock captured 170.54% of S&P 500 Index gains and 139.32% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SAH ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. provided a 1.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.55 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sonic Automotive, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Sonic Automotive, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Sonic Automotive, Inc. was 97.17%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 2646 trading sessions.

The current Sonic Automotive, Inc. drawdown is 7.22%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Sonic Automotive, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Sonic Automotive, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.