SAH Sonic Automotive PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Sonic Automotive stock stands at 10.93 as of Nov 21, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $5.78 and the stock price of $63.2 per share. An increase of 3.3% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.6 of the last 4 quarters.
SAH PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Sonic Automotive has been 11.32. The current 10.93 PE ratio is 3.4% 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 | 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% |
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 peers CPRT and KMX, SAH's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than AN's and GPI's. Sonic Automotive's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 18.24.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AN Autonation Inc | 9.7 | $6.74B |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | 10.82 | $5.44B |
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 10.93 | $2.16B |
| PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc | 12.31 | $10.74B |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 13.03 | $10.19B |
| ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc | 14.43 | $5.06B |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 15.21 | $4.69B |
| KMX Carmax Inc | 30.31 | $12.49B |
| CPRT Copart Inc | 40.07 | $54.81B |
| CRMT Americas Carmart Inc | N/A | $275.51M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sonic Automotive's PE ratio?
SAH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10.93 as of Nov 21, 2024.
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 12.77.
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 11.5.
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 3.4% below 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Sonic Automotive's stock price is $63.2. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.78. Therefore, Sonic Automotive's P/E ratio for today is 10.93. PE RATIO(10.93) = STOCK PRICE($63.2) / TTM EPS($5.78)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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