What Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $124.18. While the stock appears modestly undervalued at $90.52 (implied upside of +37.2%), our analysis suggests a thinner margin of safety across 9 of 13 bullish models. Notably, First Chicago sees the most upside at +253.4% (fair value: $319.91), while Bayesian DCF is the most conservative at -83.9% ($14.60). The spread between these extremes — +337.3% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.
What Do the Models Say About SAH?
13 of 13 models are currently active for SAH. Of these, 9 models suggest upside while 4 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates SAH's intrinsic value at $14.60, implying -83.9% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does SAH Rank in Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations?
Among 19 Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations stocks, SAH ranks #10 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.4/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.4 places SAH in the top tier.
Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s positioning within the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations segment means that customer lifetime value (CLV) plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including omnichannel integration — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is SAH a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns SAH a score of 6/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Sonic Automotive, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Sonic Automotive, Inc. scores 8.4 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +337.3% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every SAH valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across SAH's 13 active models, average confidence is 40%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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