SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) Financial Ratio Screen

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States USD 2364M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. The company's debt ratio of 70.8% exceeds the 30% MSCI new-inclusion threshold relative to total assets. SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

SAH financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
70.8%
Fail vs 30%
Cash ratio
0.1%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
8.0%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
N/A
Not available vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-10-15. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-10-15S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Auto & Truck Dealerships) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: 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 collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges third-party finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. The Powersports segment is involved in the sale of new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles; and provision of fixed operations services, and third-party finance and insurance services. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style debt and cash reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 70.8%
/ 30%
0.1%
/ 30%
8.0%
/ 30%
N/A RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 70.8%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
8.0%
/ 50%
N/A RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
12.2
Forward: 9.8
EPS
currency unverified 6.15
Dividend Yield
215.0%
Payout: 24.7%
P/B Ratio
2.3
EV/EBITDA
10.3
EV: 6.7B (currency unverified)
Revenue
15.2B (currency unverified)
Growth: 7.6%
Beta
0.9
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 15.7%
Operating Margin 3.4%
Net Margin 1.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 20.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow567M (currency unverified)
Free Cash Flow418M (currency unverified)
Total Debt4.2B (currency unverified)
Debt-to-Equity455.5
Current Ratio1.0
Total Assets6.0B (currency unverified)

Price & Trading

Last Close$75.88
50-Day MA$86.62
200-Day MA$73.35
Avg Volume274K
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
$54.11
$113.67

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-09-16 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH)

CEO
Mr. David Bruton Smith
Employees
11,000
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 2364M
Currency
USD

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 collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges third-party finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. The Powersports segment is involved in the sale of new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles; and provision of fixed operations services, and third-party finance and insurance services. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC's debt ratio?

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC's debt ratio is 70.8% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC's key financial metrics?

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC has a market capitalization of USD 2364M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 12.2, and revenue of 15.2B (currency unverified). The company maintains a gross margin of 15.7% and a net margin of 1.4%. Return on equity stands at 20.6%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-10-15. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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