Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)
Company Info
US83545G1022
83545G102
Nov 12, 1997
Highlights
$2.47B
$6.18
11.69
0.72
$10.33B
$1.55B
$437.00M
$47.06 - $76.78
$75.00
10.69%
7.96
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Sonic Automotive, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Sonic Automotive, Inc. had a return of 14.00% year-to-date (YTD) and 44.47% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Sonic Automotive, Inc. had an annualized return of 12.46%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.31%.
SAH
14.00%
5.72%
19.77%
44.47%
23.07%
12.46%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.46%
2.46%
9.31%
23.49%
13.03%
11.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SAH, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.21% | 14.00% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | -10.05% | 3.84% | 9.08% | 1.58% | -2.02% | -3.37% | 9.31% | 4.70% | -5.67% | -2.99% | 21.88% | -7.90% | 15.18% |
| 2023 | 9.01% | 5.92% | -3.98% | -18.07% | -6.92% | 15.76% | 0.46% | 11.34% | -9.92% | 0.19% | 7.15% | 10.26% | 16.72% |
| 2022 | 3.15% | 5.29% | -20.43% | 0.09% | 7.19% | -19.18% | 14.25% | 27.10% | -18.15% | 7.97% | 13.67% | -6.75% | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 6.12% | 12.66% | 7.71% | -0.46% | -2.25% | -7.00% | 21.93% | -7.35% | 4.20% | -5.92% | -9.14% | 10.39% | 29.41% |
| 2020 | 2.03% | -11.48% | -52.35% | 61.37% | 22.63% | 21.86% | 19.46% | 10.86% | -4.73% | -10.21% | 11.98% | -4.25% | 26.06% |
| 2019 | 11.19% | -1.76% | -0.77% | 36.60% | -13.84% | 34.54% | 18.07% | -2.39% | 17.09% | 2.61% | 1.61% | -5.06% | 129.24% |
| 2018 | 16.80% | -9.05% | -3.03% | 4.49% | 7.58% | -3.02% | -1.21% | 5.65% | -9.74% | -6.36% | -12.86% | -12.48% | -24.45% |
| 2017 | 2.18% | -7.27% | -7.38% | -2.24% | -4.08% | 3.72% | -6.68% | -0.28% | 13.01% | -2.70% | 7.05% | -12.97% | -18.62% |
| 2016 | -24.78% | 11.86% | -3.25% | 1.52% | -4.80% | -3.91% | 6.25% | -6.27% | 10.64% | -4.79% | 18.16% | 8.52% | 1.69% |
| 2015 | -8.91% | 0.41% | 0.80% | -6.23% | -0.43% | 2.60% | -2.27% | -7.64% | -4.96% | 22.14% | -2.73% | -6.03% | -15.42% |
| 2014 | -8.37% | 5.93% | -5.29% | 8.27% | 8.13% | 1.46% | -8.85% | 1.56% | -0.67% | 1.55% | 3.62% | 4.95% | 10.90% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 79, SAH is among the top 21% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Sonic Automotive, Inc. provided a 1.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.16 | $1.03 | $0.46 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.24 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.11 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 1.73% | 1.97% | 2.06% | 2.09% | 0.93% | 1.04% | 1.29% | 1.74% | 1.08% | 0.87% | 0.50% | 0.37% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.25 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.03 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.46 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.20 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.20 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.11 |
| 2014 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.10 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 4.01%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -97.17% | May 13, 2002 | 1717 | Mar 6, 2009 | 2646 | Sep 10, 2019 | 4363 |
| -70.8% | Nov 15, 2019 | 87 | Mar 23, 2020 | 72 | Jul 6, 2020 | 159 |
| -67.46% | Jan 8, 1999 | 494 | Dec 20, 2000 | 131 | Jun 29, 2001 | 625 |
| -52.09% | Aug 8, 2001 | 28 | Sep 21, 2001 | 66 | Dec 26, 2001 | 94 |
| -46.86% | Aug 14, 1998 | 41 | Oct 13, 1998 | 27 | Nov 19, 1998 | 68 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Sonic Automotive, Inc. volatility is 9.67%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Sonic Automotive, Inc. compared to its peers in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for SAH in comparison to other companies of the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, SAH has a PE value of 11.7. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for SAH in comparison to other companies of the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, SAH has a PEG value of 0.7. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Sonic Automotive, Inc..
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