Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -0.04x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $-1.50 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($35.50 Million). Explore SAH capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Sonic Automotive Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1996–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Sonic Automotive Inc across 26 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash flow conversion of Sonic Automotive Inc.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Sonic Automotive Inc (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Sonic Automotive Inc. Check total reinvestment intensity of Sonic Automotive Inc to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.74x | $417.50 Million | $567.40 Million | $149.90 Million | ▲ +180.2% |
| 2024 | -0.92x | $-89.60 Million | $97.70 Million | $187.30 Million | ▼ -308.1% |
| 2022 | 0.44x | $179.00 Million | $406.10 Million | $227.10 Million | ▲ +1566.8% |
| 2021 | 0.03x | $8.10 Million | $306.30 Million | $298.20 Million | ▼ -95.2% |
| 2020 | 0.55x | $153.90 Million | $281.08 Million | $127.18 Million | ▲ +106.4% |
| 2019 | 0.27x | $45.34 Million | $170.91 Million | $125.58 Million | ▲ +191.5% |
| 2018 | -0.29x | $-36.78 Million | $126.84 Million | $163.62 Million | ▼ -142.0% |
| 2017 | -0.12x | $-25.06 Million | $209.18 Million | $234.25 Million | ▼ -158.5% |
| 2016 | 0.20x | $53.06 Million | $259.30 Million | $206.23 Million | ▲ +262.6% |
| 2014 | -0.13x | $-16.37 Million | $130.06 Million | $146.43 Million | ▲ +77.8% |
| 2013 | -0.57x | $-57.00 Million | $100.61 Million | $157.62 Million | ▼ -2061.4% |
| 2011 | 0.03x | $4.72 Million | $163.44 Million | $158.72 Million | ▼ -95.7% |
| 2010 | 0.67x | $169.84 Million | $255.04 Million | $85.19 Million | ▼ -25.4% |
| 2009 | 0.89x | $360.30 Million | $403.58 Million | $43.28 Million | ▲ +754.5% |
| 2008 | -0.14x | $-16.45 Million | $120.64 Million | $137.09 Million | ▲ +89.5% |
| 2007 | -1.30x | $-44.24 Million | $34.05 Million | $78.30 Million | ▼ -2803.3% |
| 2005 | 0.05x | $4.12 Million | $85.76 Million | $81.64 Million | ▼ -92.0% |
| 2004 | 0.60x | $158.49 Million | $264.10 Million | $105.60 Million | ▲ +97.7% |
| 2003 | 0.30x | $41.87 Million | $137.95 Million | $96.08 Million | ▼ -9.1% |
| 2002 | 0.33x | $46.37 Million | $138.88 Million | $92.52 Million | ▼ -52.5% |
| 2001 | 0.70x | $102.95 Million | $146.55 Million | $43.60 Million | ▲ +125.9% |
| 2000 | 0.31x | $33.02 Million | $106.20 Million | $73.17 Million | ▲ +104.3% |
| 1999 | -7.29x | $-336.10 Million | $46.10 Million | $382.20 Million | ▼ -365.2% |
| 1998 | -1.57x | $-46.70 Million | $29.80 Million | $76.50 Million | ▲ +84.9% |
| 1997 | -10.39x | $-80.00 Million | $7.70 Million | $87.70 Million | ▼ -11009.1% |
| 1996 | 0.10x | $200.00K | $2.10 Million | $1.90 Million | — |