Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.161x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($171.70 Million) by net assets ($1.07 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Sonic Automotive Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1996–2024)
This chart illustrates how Sonic Automotive Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read Sonic Automotive Inc balance sheet liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Sonic Automotive Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Sonic Automotive Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Shanghai Qiangsheng Holding Co Ltd
SHG:600662
|
0.127x |
|
Farglory Land Development Co Ltd
TW:5522
|
0.056x |
|
Louis HachEtte Group SA
PA:ALHG
|
0.162x |
|
Sansera Engineering Limited
NSE:SANSERA
|
0.071x |
|
Hankuk Carbon
KO:017960
|
0.003x |
|
BIEM.L .FDLKK Garment Co Ltd
SHE:002832
|
0.031x |
|
Fibra Terrafina
MX:TERRA13
|
0.027x |
|
Lufax Holding Ltd
NYSE:LU
|
0.006x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Sonic Automotive Inc (1996–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Sonic Automotive Inc from 1996 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Sonic Automotive Inc market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | $97.70 Million | 0.092x | +255.06% |
| 2023-12-31 | $891.90 Million | $-52.90 Million | -0.059x | -113.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | $895.20 Million | $406.10 Million | 0.454x | +59.42% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | $306.30 Million | 0.285x | -17.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | $814.80 Million | $281.08 Million | 0.345x | +90.69% |
| 2019-12-31 | $944.76 Million | $170.91 Million | 0.181x | +17.40% |
| 2018-12-31 | $823.12 Million | $126.84 Million | 0.154x | -42.04% |
| 2017-12-31 | $786.76 Million | $209.18 Million | 0.266x | -25.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | $725.16 Million | $259.30 Million | 0.358x | +332.48% |
| 2015-12-31 | $729.05 Million | $-112.13 Million | -0.154x | -178.84% |
| 2014-12-31 | $666.72 Million | $130.06 Million | 0.195x | +18.98% |
| 2013-12-31 | $613.64 Million | $100.61 Million | 0.164x | +134.05% |
| 2012-12-31 | $526.54 Million | $-253.55 Million | -0.482x | -254.01% |
| 2011-12-31 | $522.74 Million | $163.44 Million | 0.313x | -43.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | $464.69 Million | $255.04 Million | 0.549x | -49.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | $368.75 Million | $403.58 Million | 1.094x | +72.18% |
| 2008-12-31 | $189.79 Million | $120.64 Million | 0.636x | +1637.63% |
| 2007-12-31 | $930.83 Million | $34.05 Million | 0.037x | +153.45% |
| 2006-12-31 | $903.84 Million | $-61.86 Million | -0.068x | -166.31% |
| 2005-12-31 | $830.80 Million | $85.76 Million | 0.103x | -69.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | $771.77 Million | $264.10 Million | 0.342x | +73.23% |
| 2003-12-31 | $698.33 Million | $137.95 Million | 0.198x | -9.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | $637.18 Million | $138.88 Million | 0.218x | -23.07% |
| 2001-12-31 | $517.26 Million | $146.55 Million | 0.283x | +20.30% |
| 2000-12-31 | $450.92 Million | $106.20 Million | 0.236x | +105.67% |
| 1999-12-31 | $402.60 Million | $46.10 Million | 0.115x | -45.28% |
| 1998-12-31 | $142.40 Million | $29.80 Million | 0.209x | +129.38% |
| 1997-12-31 | $84.40 Million | $7.70 Million | 0.091x | +15.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | $26.60 Million | $2.10 Million | 0.079x | -- |
About Sonic Automotive Inc
Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and coll… Read more