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 0.036x as of March 2026. 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 ($35.50 Million) by net assets ($981.30 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See how many days can Sonic Automotive Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Sonic Automotive Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Sonic Automotive Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Vermilion Energy Inc.
TO:VET
|
0.111x |
|
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd
F:8CZ
|
0.019x |
|
EverCommerce Inc
NASDAQ:EVCM
|
0.045x |
|
IMAX Corporation
F:IMA
|
0.009x |
|
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:AMLX
|
-0.135x |
|
Shanghai MicroPort EV MedTech Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688351
|
N/A |
|
Syndax Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:SNDX
|
-1.210x |
|
E-Mart
KO:139480
|
0.069x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Sonic Automotive Inc (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Sonic Automotive Inc from 1996 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | $567.40 Million | 0.531x | +477.60% |
| 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