The price-to-earnings ratio for Sonic Automotive stock stands at 12.44 as of Apr 26, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $5.01 and the stock price of $62.3 per share.
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Sonic Automotive has been 11.55. The current 12.44 PE ratio is 8% above the historical average. In the past ten years, SAH's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2023 quarter at 44.91, with a price of $54.34 and an EPS of $1.21. The Jun 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 3.99, with a price of $36.63 and an EPS of $9.19.
Maximum annual increase: 266.61% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -48.7% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.04 | -48.7% |
| 2022 | 21.52 | 266.61% |
| 2021 | 5.87 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 9.25 | -18.65% |
| 2018 | 11.37 | 30.09% |
| 2017 | 8.74 | -22.17% |
| 2016 | 11.23 | -15.63% |
| 2015 | 13.31 | -8.46% |
| 2014 | 14.54 | -8.55% |
Currently, SAH's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
Compared to its peers CPRT and KMX, SAH's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than PAG's and LAD's. Sonic Automotive's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 14.25.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | 7.05 | $4.06B |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 7.74 | $7.2B |
| AN Autonation Inc | 7.98 | $6.84B |
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | 8.02 | $4.48B |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc | 10.04 | $10.43B |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 10.93 | $3.64B |
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 12.44 | $2.11B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 22.97 | $10.95B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 39.25 | $53.58B |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | N/A | $369.91M |
SAH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.44 as of Apr 26, 2024.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SAH stock is 12.14.
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SAH stock is 11.56.
In the last ten years, the Mar 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 44.91.
SAH's current price to earnings ratio is 8% above its 10-year historical average.
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Sonic Automotive's stock price is $62.3. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $5.01. Therefore, Sonic Automotive's P/E ratio for today is 12.44. PE RATIO(12.44) = STOCK PRICE($62.3) / TTM EPS($5.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.