As of Oct 2, 2026, SAH's PEG ratio of 0.26 reflects its valuation relative to its growth. This value reflects a P/E ratio of 9.85 measured against EPS growth of 37.5%.
Sonic Automotive's ten years historical PEG ratio averages out to 0.33. Compared to historical data, SAH's 0.26 PEG ratio represents a decrease of 21%. SAH reached its maximum PEG ratio of 2.57 during the Dec 2017 quarter over the past ten years. The Sep 2021 quarter had the bottom reading at 0.01, indicating the most optimal growth-adjusted valuation.
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N/A | 17.72 | -45% |
| 2024 | 0.41 | 9.99 | 24.6% |
| 2023 | 0.09 | 11.04 | 122.3% |
| 2022 | N/A | 21.52 | -72.8% |
| 2021 | 0.01 | 5.87 | 796.7% |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | -136.1% |
| 2019 | 0.05 | 9.25 | 176.9% |
| 2018 | N/A | 11.37 | -42.7% |
| 2017 | 2.57 | 8.74 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 0.58 | 11.23 | 19.3% |
| 2015 | N/A | 13.31 | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 0.7 | 14.54 | 20.8% |
| 2013 | N/A | 15.9 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 0.92 | 12.74 | 13.9% |
| 2011 | N/A | 10.28 | -15.3% |
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 0.35 | 13.29 | 37.5% |
| Mar 2026 | N/A | 21.3 | -55.2% |
| Dec 2025 | N/A | 17.72 | -45% |
| Sep 2025 | N/A | 19.87 | -33.7% |
| Jun 2025 | N/A | 17.23 | -16.5% |
| Mar 2025 | 0.18 | 7.92 | 43.5% |
| Dec 2024 | 0.41 | 9.99 | 24.6% |
| Sep 2024 | 0.01 | 10.12 | 780% |
| Jun 2024 | 0.01 | 9.8 | 1,149.1% |
| Mar 2024 | 0.04 | 11.37 | 314% |
| Dec 2023 | 0.09 | 11.04 | 122.3% |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | -109% |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | -105.8% |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | 44.91 | -87.3% |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | 21.52 | -72.8% |
When comparing to historical data, SAH's PEG ratio is above its 3 and 5-year averages, yet it comes in under the 10-year average.
Sonic Automotive's PEG of 0.26 is above the industry average but below the Consumer Cyclical sector average. In comparison with its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 0.5, Sonic Automotive's PEG is 48% lower.
Among its peer stock AN, SAH's PEG ratio runs higher.
Based on Oct 2, 2026 data, SAH shows a PEG ratio of 0.26.
SAH shows a 3-year average PEG ratio of 0.16.
SAH shows a 5-year average PEG ratio of 0.13.
SAH's PEG ratio peaked at 2.57 during the Dec 2017 quarter - the highest in ten years.
Currently, SAH's PEG ratio is 21% lower than its 10-year historical average.
Rapid earnings expansion combined with a reasonable valuation yields SAH a PEG ratio of 0.26.
PEG equals PE divided by EPS growth rate (YoY TTM). As of Oct 2, 2026, Sonic Automotive carries a P/E ratio of 9.85. Earnings grew at 37.5% over the TTM period ending Jun 2026. Applying the formula, this yields a price to earnings growth ratio of 0.26. PEG RATIO(0.26) = PE RATIO(9.85) / EPS GROWTH(37.5%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.