SAH Sonic Automotive PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The price-to-earnings ratio for Sonic Automotive stock stands at 16.92 as of Aug 12, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $4.64 and the stock price of $78.5 per share. An increase of 50% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 11.3 of the last 4 quarters.
SAH PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Sonic Automotive has been 11.06. The current 16.92 PE ratio is 53% 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 17.23 | 117.55% | $79.93 | $4.64 |
| Mar 2025 | 7.92 | -20.72% | $56.96 | $7.19 |
| 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 |
SAH Price vs fair value
SAH average PE ratio chart
Currently, SAH's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
SAH PE vs peers
Compared to its peers CPRT and CRMT, SAH's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than PAG's and KMX's. Sonic Automotive's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 15.13.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | 8.86 | $4.78B |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 9.32 | $8.08B |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | 12.62 | $5.95B |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc | 12.93 | $12.27B |
| AN Autonation Inc | 13.09 | $7.97B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 16.15 | $8.8B |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 16.24 | $4.59B |
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 17.49 | $2.77B |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | 19.48 | $383.83M |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 30.94 | $46.07B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sonic Automotive's PE ratio?
SAH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.92 as of Aug 12, 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 14.85.
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 11.68.
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 53% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (Aug 12, 2025), Sonic Automotive's stock price is $78.5. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $4.64. Therefore, Sonic Automotive's P/E ratio for today is 16.92. PE RATIO(16.92) = STOCK PRICE($78.5) / TTM EPS($4.64)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.