SAH Sonic Automotive PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Sonic Automotive stock stands at 9.18 as of Apr 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $6.34 and the stock price of $58.17 per share. A decrease of 11% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.3 of the last 4 quarters.
SAH PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Sonic Automotive has been 11.1. The current 9.18 PE ratio is 17% below 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.
Sonic Automotive PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 266.61% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -48.7% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.99 | -9.51% | $63.35 | $6.34 |
| 2023 | 11.04 | -48.7% | $56.21 | $5.09 |
| 2022 | 21.52 | 266.61% | $49.27 | $2.29 |
| 2021 | 5.87 | N/A | $49.45 | $8.43 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $38.57 | -$1.21 |
| 2019 | 9.25 | -18.65% | $31 | $3.35 |
| 2018 | 11.37 | 30.09% | $13.76 | $1.21 |
| 2017 | 8.74 | -22.17% | $18.45 | $2.11 |
| 2016 | 11.23 | -15.63% | $22.9 | $2.04 |
| 2015 | 13.31 | -8.46% | $22.76 | $1.71 |
| 2014 | 14.54 | -8.55% | $27.04 | $1.86 |
| 2013 | 15.9 | 24.8% | $24.48 | $1.54 |
| 2012 | 12.74 | 23.93% | $20.89 | $1.64 |
| 2011 | 10.28 | 31.96% | $14.81 | $1.44 |
| 2010 | 7.79 | -46.75% | $13.24 | $1.7 |
Sonic Automotive PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 9.99 | -1.28% | $63.35 | $6.34 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.12 | 3.27% | $58.48 | $5.78 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.8 | -13.81% | $54.47 | $5.56 |
| Mar 2024 | 11.37 | 2.99% | $56.94 | $5.01 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.04 | N/A | $56.21 | $5.09 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $47.76 | -$0.85 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $47.67 | -$0.53 |
| Mar 2023 | 44.91 | 108.69% | $54.34 | $1.21 |
| Dec 2022 | 21.52 | 368.85% | $49.27 | $2.29 |
| Sep 2022 | 4.59 | 15.04% | $43.3 | $9.44 |
| Jun 2022 | 3.99 | -10.54% | $36.63 | $9.19 |
| Mar 2022 | 4.46 | -24.02% | $42.51 | $9.53 |
| Dec 2021 | 5.87 | -17.09% | $49.45 | $8.43 |
| Sep 2021 | 7.08 | 7.6% | $52.54 | $7.42 |
| Jun 2021 | 6.58 | -36.55% | $44.74 | $6.8 |
SAH average PE ratio chart
Currently, SAH's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SAH PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks CPRT and PAG, SAH's PE ratio stands lower. Sonic Automotive's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 19.11.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 9.42 | $2.01B |
| AN Autonation Inc | 9.89 | $6.6B |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 9.94 | $7.77B |
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | 10.33 | $4.38B |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | 10.87 | $5.32B |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc | 11.26 | $10.33B |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 13.36 | $4.07B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 20.2 | $9.93B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 39.74 | $58.36B |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | 52.2 | $396.73M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sonic Automotive's PE ratio?
SAH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.18 as of Apr 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Sonic Automotive (SAH)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SAH stock is 14.15.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Sonic Automotive (SAH)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SAH stock is 11.55.
What is the highest PE ratio for SAH?
In the last ten years, the Mar 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 44.91.
How does the current PE ratio for SAH compare to its historical average?
SAH's current price to earnings ratio is 17% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Sonic Automotive's PE ratio so low?
SAH's PE ratio of 9.18 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is SAH's PE ratio calculated (Sonic Automotive PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 21, 2025), Sonic Automotive's stock price is $58.17. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $6.34. Therefore, Sonic Automotive's P/E ratio for today is 9.18. PE RATIO(9.18) = STOCK PRICE($58.17) / TTM EPS($6.34)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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