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
Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.07 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) has net assets worth $1.07 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($6.02 Billion) and total liabilities ($4.95 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.07 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 17.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.08% |
| 5-Year Change | 30.37% |
| 10-Year Change | 45.71% |
| Growth Volatility | 56.07 |
Sonic Automotive Inc - Net Assets Trend (1996–2024)
This chart illustrates how Sonic Automotive Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Sonic Automotive Inc (1996–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Sonic Automotive Inc from 1996 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | +19.11% |
| 2023-12-31 | $891.90 Million | -0.37% |
| 2022-12-31 | $895.20 Million | -16.83% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | +32.11% |
| 2020-12-31 | $814.80 Million | -13.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | $944.76 Million | +14.78% |
| 2018-12-31 | $823.12 Million | +4.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | $786.76 Million | +8.49% |
| 2016-12-31 | $725.16 Million | -0.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | $729.05 Million | +9.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | $666.72 Million | +8.65% |
| 2013-12-31 | $613.64 Million | +16.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | $526.54 Million | +0.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | $522.74 Million | +12.49% |
| 2010-12-31 | $464.69 Million | +26.02% |
| 2009-12-31 | $368.75 Million | +94.30% |
| 2008-12-31 | $189.79 Million | -79.61% |
| 2007-12-31 | $930.83 Million | +2.99% |
| 2006-12-31 | $903.84 Million | +8.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | $830.80 Million | +7.65% |
| 2004-12-31 | $771.77 Million | +10.52% |
| 2003-12-31 | $698.33 Million | +9.60% |
| 2002-12-31 | $637.18 Million | +23.18% |
| 2001-12-31 | $517.26 Million | +14.71% |
| 2000-12-31 | $450.92 Million | +12.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | $402.60 Million | +182.72% |
| 1998-12-31 | $142.40 Million | +68.72% |
| 1997-12-31 | $84.40 Million | +217.29% |
| 1996-12-31 | $26.60 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Sonic Automotive Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 10761.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.41 Billion | 132.92% |
| Common Stock | $800.00K | 0.08% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $3.80 Million | 0.36% |
| Total Equity | $1.06 Billion | 100.00% |
Sonic Automotive Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Sonic Automotive Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
AutoStore Holdings Ltd
OL:AUTO
|
$880.18 Million |
|
Cementir Holding
LSE:0HY2
|
$880.20 Million |
|
Guangdong Macro Co Ltd
SHE:000533
|
$880.32 Million |
|
Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co Ltd
SHG:605020
|
$880.48 Million |
|
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
NSE:ZEEL
|
$879.91 Million |
|
Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:EVLV
|
$879.63 Million |
|
SIMMTECH Co. Ltd
KQ:222800
|
$879.62 Million |
|
Gujarat State Petronet Limited
NSE:GSPL
|
$879.26 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Sonic Automotive Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 891,900,000 to 1,062,300,000, a change of 170,400,000 (19.1%).
- Net income of 216,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 40,800,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 34,400,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 2,200,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 27,400,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $216.00 Million | +20.33% |
| Dividends Paid | $40.80 Million | -3.84% |
| Share Repurchases | $34.40 Million | -3.24% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $2.20 Million | +0.21% |
| Other Changes | $27.40 Million | +2.58% |
| Total Change | $- | 19.11% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Sonic Automotive Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.99x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 28.75x to 1.99x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | $2.10 | $60.50 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $7.31 | $60.50 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $5.67 | $60.50 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $11.42 | $60.50 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $10.19 | $60.50 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $12.46 | $60.50 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $14.65 | $60.50 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $18.93 | $60.50 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $18.60 | $60.50 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $18.25 | $60.50 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $19.54 | $60.50 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $19.83 | $60.50 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.70 | $60.50 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.60 | $60.50 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.06 | $60.50 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $7.99 | $60.50 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $8.72 | $60.50 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $11.59 | $60.50 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.68 | $60.50 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $14.33 | $60.50 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $15.78 | $60.50 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $17.74 | $60.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $19.16 | $60.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $21.61 | $60.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $19.18 | $60.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $24.87 | $60.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $22.55 | $60.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $24.84 | $60.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $30.35 | $60.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Sonic Automotive Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 20.33%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.52%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.41x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.55x
- Recent ROE (20.33%) is above the historical average (1.07%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11.41% | 0.80% | 3.39x | 4.22x | $370.00K |
| 1997 | 4.38% | 0.69% | 1.84x | 3.45x | $-4.74 Million |
| 1998 | 13.06% | 1.16% | 2.78x | 4.05x | $4.36 Million |
| 1999 | 11.08% | 1.33% | 2.23x | 3.73x | $4.34 Million |
| 2000 | 16.45% | 1.23% | 3.38x | 3.97x | $29.08 Million |
| 2001 | 15.34% | 1.25% | 3.51x | 3.49x | $27.60 Million |
| 2002 | 16.72% | 1.51% | 2.98x | 3.73x | $42.85 Million |
| 2003 | 10.25% | 1.02% | 2.62x | 3.85x | $1.73 Million |
| 2004 | 12.12% | 1.30% | 2.47x | 3.77x | $16.32 Million |
| 2005 | 12.25% | 1.29% | 2.61x | 3.64x | $18.71 Million |
| 2006 | 10.91% | 1.24% | 2.55x | 3.46x | $8.18 Million |
| 2007 | 10.26% | 1.15% | 2.54x | 3.53x | $2.42 Million |
| 2008 | -334.12% | -10.51% | 2.50x | 12.70x | $-653.11 Million |
| 2009 | 8.56% | 0.51% | 2.96x | 5.61x | $-5.33 Million |
| 2010 | 19.15% | 1.29% | 3.06x | 4.84x | $42.54 Million |
| 2011 | 14.40% | 0.96% | 3.36x | 4.48x | $23.02 Million |
| 2012 | 16.66% | 1.05% | 3.01x | 5.27x | $35.07 Million |
| 2013 | 13.20% | 0.92% | 2.90x | 4.97x | $19.65 Million |
| 2014 | 14.53% | 1.05% | 2.89x | 4.77x | $30.23 Million |
| 2015 | 11.83% | 0.90% | 2.70x | 4.89x | $13.37 Million |
| 2016 | 12.84% | 0.96% | 2.67x | 5.02x | $20.63 Million |
| 2017 | 11.81% | 0.94% | 2.58x | 4.85x | $14.22 Million |
| 2018 | 6.27% | 0.52% | 2.62x | 4.61x | $-30.71 Million |
| 2019 | 15.30% | 1.38% | 2.57x | 4.31x | $50.06 Million |
| 2020 | -6.22% | -0.52% | 2.61x | 4.60x | $-132.14 Million |
| 2021 | 32.41% | 2.81% | 2.49x | 4.62x | $241.26 Million |
| 2022 | 9.89% | 0.63% | 2.81x | 5.56x | $-1.02 Million |
| 2023 | 19.98% | 1.24% | 2.68x | 6.01x | $89.01 Million |
| 2024 | 20.33% | 1.52% | 2.41x | 5.55x | $109.77 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Sonic Automotive Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
- Average net assets among peers: $479,331,244
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.24%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) | $1.07 Billion | 11.41% | 4.63x | $879.99 Million |
| Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG) | $473.20 Million | 35.50% | 4.70x | $2.82 Billion |
| ACV Auctions Inc. (ACVA) | $556.10 Million | -14.06% | 0.77x | $1.29 Billion |
| Balincan International Inc (ALTB) | $-44.44K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $549.75 Million |
| AMA Group Limited (AMGRF) | $162.85 Million | 10.57% | 0.80x | $14.62 Million |
| AutoNation Inc (AN) | $2.46 Billion | 28.17% | 4.29x | $6.02 Billion |
| AutoCanada Inc (AOCIF) | $86.39 Million | 10.04% | 2.10x | $138.46 Million |
| AUTO1 Group SE (ATOGF) | $118.48 Million | -80.39% | 2.00x | $2.48 Billion |
| Autozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares (AZI) | $-28.41 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $21.12 Million |
| Boyd Group Services Inc (BYDGF) | $710.60 Million | 6.21% | 1.21x | $3.03 Billion |
| CarGurus (CARG) | $256.86 Million | 16.41% | 0.53x | $2.65 Billion |