Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) has total liabilities worth $5.14 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Also explore SAH shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Sonic Automotive Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Sonic Automotive Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data.
Sonic Automotive Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Sonic Automotive Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Flowers Foods Inc
NYSE:FLO
|
USA | $2.88 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co
SHG:688321
|
China | CN¥1.98 Billion |
|
Gujarat State Petronet Limited
NSE:GSPL
|
India | Rs59.77 Billion |
|
Merchants Bancorp
NASDAQ:MBIN
|
USA | $17.13 Billion |
|
TriCo Bancshares
NASDAQ:TCBK
|
USA | $8.49 Billion |
|
Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
TO:KMP-UN
|
Canada | CA$2.48 Billion |
|
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust
NYSE:BCAT
|
USA | $370.43 Million |
|
Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd
NSE:ABDL
|
India | Rs19.72 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1996–2025)
This chart breaks down Sonic Automotive Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see SAH market cap overview.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 5.23 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.84 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Sonic Automotive Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Sonic Automotive Inc (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Sonic Automotive Inc from 1996 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.90 Billion | +1.43% |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.83 Billion | +8.06% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.47 Billion | +9.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.08 Billion | +4.73% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.90 Billion | +33.01% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.93 Billion | -6.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.13 Billion | +5.13% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.97 Billion | -1.92% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.03 Billion | +4.03% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.91 Billion | +2.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.83 Billion | +12.59% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.52 Billion | +3.24% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.44 Billion | +8.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.25 Billion | +23.85% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.82 Billion | +1.73% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.79 Billion | +5.06% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | -23.45% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.22 Billion | -5.57% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.35 Billion | +5.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.22 Billion | +1.19% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.19 Billion | +3.05% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.13 Billion | +7.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.99 Billion | +14.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.74 Billion | +34.88% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | -3.71% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | +21.83% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | +153.29% |
| 1998-12-31 | $433.70 Million | +109.42% |
| 1997-12-31 | $207.10 Million | +145.38% |
| 1996-12-31 | $84.40 Million | -- |
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