Sonic Automotive Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Sonic Automotive Inc 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Sonic Automotive Inc (1996–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Sonic Automotive Inc from 1996 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Sonic Automotive Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View today's stock price for Sonic Automotive Inc for real-time trading data and today's change.
Sonic Automotive Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Sonic Automotive Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
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. Also see Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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Sinopep-Allsino Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688076
|
0.022x |
|
Norion Bank
ST:NORION
|
0.043x |
|
KANGJI MED.HLDS DL-00001
F:50J
|
N/A |
|
Tuya Inc ADR
NYSE:TUYA
|
0.006x |
|
Silicon2 Co. Ltd.
KQ:257720
|
-0.134x |
|
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
NSE:NUVOCO
|
0.057x |
|
Guangzhou Ruoyuchen Information Tec
SHE:003010
|
0.373x |
|
Hefei Metalforming Mach Tool
SHG:603011
|
-0.003x |
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. Review cash generation quality of Sonic Automotive Inc to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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