Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 15.40% | 15.69% | 15.79% | 15.78% | 15.78% | 15.98% | 16.19% | 16.50% | 16.66% | 16.81% | 16.45% | 16.03% | 15.51% | 14.81% | 14.65% | 14.44% | 14.63% | 14.74% | 14.60% | 14.60% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.24% | 3.12% | 3.26% | 3.00% | 2.98% | 1.25% | 1.35% | 1.91% | 2.26% | 4.57% | 4.52% | 4.65% | 4.36% | 4.05% | 3.98% | 3.37% | 0.35% | 0.21% | -0.11% | -0.01% |
| Pretax margin | 1.80% | 1.66% | 1.86% | 1.67% | 1.70% | 0.03% | 0.21% | 0.89% | 1.37% | 3.66% | 3.73% | 3.95% | 3.71% | 3.56% | 3.45% | 2.75% | -0.36% | -0.67% | -1.06% | -1.02% |
| Net profit margin | 1.52% | 1.42% | 1.37% | 1.22% | 1.25% | -0.36% | -0.23% | 0.28% | 0.64% | 2.78% | 2.84% | 3.01% | 2.83% | 2.59% | 2.49% | 1.98% | -0.53% | -0.64% | -0.95% | -0.94% |
Sonic Automotive Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the reported periods. The company's Gross Profit Margin has been gradually increasing from 14.60% as of March 2020 to 15.40% by December 2024. This indicates an improvement in the company's efficiency in generating profits.
Operating Profit Margin, on the other hand, fluctuated significantly during the period, starting from a negative margin in March 2020, gradually increasing to 4.65% by March 2022, before declining and stabilizing around 3% in the most recent periods. This variability suggests operational challenges and fluctuations in profitability.
Pretax Margin has also shown fluctuations, with a positive trajectory from negative percentages in 2020 to around 2% to 3% in 2021 and 2022, before decreasing and stabilizing at around 1.80% by December 2024.
Net Profit Margin has followed a similar trend to the Pretax Margin, demonstrating improvement from negative figures in 2020 to positive margins by 2021. However, the Net Profit Margin declined in the later reported periods, settling at around 1.52% by December 2024.
In conclusion, Sonic Automotive Inc's Gross Profit Margin has shown a positive trend, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits. However, the Operating Profit Margin, Pretax Margin, and Net Profit Margin have experienced fluctuations and declines in recent periods, suggesting challenges in managing operational costs and sustaining profitability levels.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.83% | 7.46% | 7.81% | 7.84% | 7.90% | 3.52% | 3.73% | 5.17% | 6.31% | 12.80% | 11.83% | 12.08% | 10.82% | 13.82% | 12.46% | 9.31% | 0.90% | 0.58% | -0.30% | -0.04% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.66% | 3.41% | 3.28% | 3.19% | 3.32% | -1.02% | -0.64% | 0.76% | 1.78% | 7.78% | 7.42% | 7.83% | 7.01% | 8.84% | 7.80% | 5.47% | -1.37% | -1.78% | -2.59% | -2.45% |
| Return on total capital | 17.93% | 16.56% | 17.80% | 17.04% | 16.89% | 7.18% | 7.56% | 10.62% | 12.23% | 24.23% | 22.58% | 23.02% | 20.81% | 29.48% | 28.81% | 23.48% | 2.31% | 1.41% | -0.77% | -0.10% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 20.33% | 19.32% | 20.14% | 19.07% | 19.98% | -5.99% | -3.71% | 4.55% | 9.89% | 33.94% | 31.87% | 34.53% | 32.40% | 30.80% | 30.13% | 24.46% | -6.31% | -8.06% | -12.52% | -13.49% |
Sonic Automotive Inc's profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the latest financial periods.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been improving steadily from -0.04% in March 2020 to a peak of 13.82% in September 2021 before declining to 7.46% by September 2024. This indicates an upward trend in the company's operational efficiency and ability to generate profits from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) also displays an increasing trend from -2.45% in March 2020 to 3.66% by December 2024. This metric signifies the overall effectiveness of Sonic Automotive in generating profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on total capital demonstrates a similar pattern with a significant rise from -0.10% in March 2020 to a peak of 29.48% in September 2021, then gradually declining to 16.56% by September 2024. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns for both equity and debt investors.
- Return on equity (ROE) shows a fluctuating trend, with a notable increase from -13.49% in March 2020 to 32.40% by December 2021, before decreasing slightly to 20.33% by December 2024. ROE measures the profitability of Sonic Automotive from the perspective of its shareholders' equity.
Overall, Sonic Automotive's profitability ratios demonstrate varying performance levels, with improvements in operational efficiency and profitability, indicating a mixed but generally positive financial outlook for the company over the analyzed period.