Does the media favor ABG or SAH?

In the previous week, Asbury Automotive Group had 2 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Sonic Automotive's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Asbury Automotive Group's score of 0.87 indicating that Sonic Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Asbury Automotive Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Sonic Automotive 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, AN or SAH?

AutoNation has higher revenue and earnings than Sonic Automotive. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AutoNation $27.49B 0.23 $649.10M $18.46 10.17 Sonic Automotive $15.15B 0.17 $118.70M $3.14 26.70

Does the media refer more to AN or SAH?

In the previous week, AutoNation had 6 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for AutoNation and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Sonic Automotive's score of 0.98 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AutoNation 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Sonic Automotive 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor GPI or SAH?

In the previous week, Group 1 Automotive had 1 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Group 1 Automotive and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Group 1 Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Sonic Automotive's score of 0.98 indicating that Group 1 Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Group 1 Automotive 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Sonic Automotive 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SAH or LAD?

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Sonic Automotive. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Sonic Automotive $15.15B 0.17 $118.70M $3.14 26.70 Lithia Motors $37.73B 0.18 $819.60M $28.48 10.29

Does the media favor SAH or LAD?

In the previous week, Lithia Motors had 12 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Lithia Motors and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Lithia Motors' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Sonic Automotive's score of 0.98 indicating that Lithia Motors is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Sonic Automotive 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lithia Motors 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to PAG or SAH?

In the previous week, Penske Automotive Group had 3 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Penske Automotive Group and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Sonic Automotive's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Penske Automotive Group's score of 0.46 indicating that Sonic Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Penske Automotive Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Sonic Automotive 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Sonic Automotive (SAH) Competitors

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SAH vs. ABG, AN, GPI, LAD, and PAG

Should you buy Sonic Automotive stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sonic Automotive with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Sonic Automotive include Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), AutoNation (AN), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Lithia Motors (LAD), and Penske Automotive Group (PAG). These companies are all part of the "automotive retail" industry.

How does Sonic Automotive compare to Asbury Automotive Group?

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Asbury Automotive Group currently has a consensus target price of $232.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.86%. Sonic Automotive has a consensus target price of $83.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.00%. Given Asbury Automotive Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Asbury Automotive Group is more favorable than Sonic Automotive.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Asbury Automotive Group	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.11
Sonic Automotive	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

Asbury Automotive Group has a net margin of 3.05% compared to Sonic Automotive's net margin of 0.72%. Sonic Automotive's return on equity of 22.45% beat Asbury Automotive Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Asbury Automotive Group	3.05%	13.39%	4.62%
Sonic Automotive	0.72%	22.45%	3.87%

In the previous week, Asbury Automotive Group had 2 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Asbury Automotive Group and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Sonic Automotive's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Asbury Automotive Group's score of 0.87 indicating that Sonic Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Asbury Automotive Group	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Sonic Automotive	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Asbury Automotive Group has higher revenue and earnings than Sonic Automotive. Asbury Automotive Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Asbury Automotive Group	$17.96B	0.20	$492M	$28.25	6.91
Sonic Automotive	$15.15B	0.17	$118.70M	$3.14	26.70

46.9% of Sonic Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Asbury Automotive Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 43.7% of Sonic Automotive shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Asbury Automotive Group has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Automotive has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Asbury Automotive Group and Sonic Automotive tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sonic Automotive compare to AutoNation?

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and dividends.

AutoNation has a net margin of 2.47% compared to Sonic Automotive's net margin of 0.72%. AutoNation's return on equity of 31.45% beat Sonic Automotive's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AutoNation	2.47%	31.45%	5.29%
Sonic Automotive	0.72%	22.45%	3.87%

In the previous week, AutoNation had 6 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for AutoNation and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. AutoNation's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Sonic Automotive's score of 0.98 indicating that AutoNation is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AutoNation	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Sonic Automotive	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AutoNation presently has a consensus target price of $246.90, indicating a potential upside of 31.48%. Sonic Automotive has a consensus target price of $83.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.00%. Given AutoNation's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe AutoNation is more favorable than Sonic Automotive.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AutoNation	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82
Sonic Automotive	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

AutoNation has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Automotive has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

AutoNation has higher revenue and earnings than Sonic Automotive. AutoNation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AutoNation	$27.49B	0.23	$649.10M	$18.46	10.17
Sonic Automotive	$15.15B	0.17	$118.70M	$3.14	26.70

94.6% of AutoNation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Sonic Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of AutoNation shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 43.7% of Sonic Automotive shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

AutoNation beats Sonic Automotive on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sonic Automotive compare to Group 1 Automotive?

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

Group 1 Automotive has higher revenue and earnings than Sonic Automotive. Group 1 Automotive is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Group 1 Automotive	$22.47B	0.17	$325.20M	$26.19	12.15
Sonic Automotive	$15.15B	0.17	$118.70M	$3.14	26.70

In the previous week, Group 1 Automotive had 1 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Group 1 Automotive and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Group 1 Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Sonic Automotive's score of 0.98 indicating that Group 1 Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Group 1 Automotive	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Sonic Automotive	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Group 1 Automotive has a net margin of 1.46% compared to Sonic Automotive's net margin of 0.72%. Sonic Automotive's return on equity of 22.45% beat Group 1 Automotive's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Group 1 Automotive	1.46%	16.63%	4.79%
Sonic Automotive	0.72%	22.45%	3.87%

99.9% of Group 1 Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Sonic Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Group 1 Automotive shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.7% of Sonic Automotive shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Group 1 Automotive pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Sonic Automotive pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Group 1 Automotive pays out 8.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sonic Automotive pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Group 1 Automotive has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Sonic Automotive has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Sonic Automotive is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Group 1 Automotive has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Automotive has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Group 1 Automotive presently has a consensus price target of $441.25, suggesting a potential upside of 38.64%. Sonic Automotive has a consensus price target of $83.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.00%. Given Group 1 Automotive's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Group 1 Automotive is more favorable than Sonic Automotive.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Group 1 Automotive	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.70
Sonic Automotive	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

Summary

Group 1 Automotive beats Sonic Automotive on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sonic Automotive compare to Lithia Motors?

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) and Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Sonic Automotive pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Lithia Motors pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Sonic Automotive pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lithia Motors pays out 8.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Sonic Automotive has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Lithia Motors has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Sonic Automotive currently has a consensus price target of $83.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.00%. Lithia Motors has a consensus price target of $368.11, indicating a potential upside of 25.60%. Given Lithia Motors' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lithia Motors is more favorable than Sonic Automotive.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sonic Automotive	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27
Lithia Motors	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58

46.9% of Sonic Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.7% of Sonic Automotive shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Lithia Motors shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lithia Motors had 12 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Lithia Motors and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Lithia Motors' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Sonic Automotive's score of 0.98 indicating that Lithia Motors is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Sonic Automotive	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lithia Motors	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Lithia Motors has a net margin of 1.88% compared to Sonic Automotive's net margin of 0.72%. Sonic Automotive's return on equity of 22.45% beat Lithia Motors' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sonic Automotive	0.72%	22.45%	3.87%
Lithia Motors	1.88%	12.49%	3.37%

Sonic Automotive has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Lithia Motors has higher revenue and earnings than Sonic Automotive. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sonic Automotive	$15.15B	0.17	$118.70M	$3.14	26.70
Lithia Motors	$37.73B	0.18	$819.60M	$28.48	10.29

Summary

Lithia Motors beats Sonic Automotive on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sonic Automotive compare to Penske Automotive Group?

Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Penske Automotive Group has a net margin of 2.85% compared to Sonic Automotive's net margin of 0.72%. Sonic Automotive's return on equity of 22.45% beat Penske Automotive Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Penske Automotive Group	2.85%	15.13%	4.86%
Sonic Automotive	0.72%	22.45%	3.87%

Penske Automotive Group has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Automotive has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Penske Automotive Group has higher revenue and earnings than Sonic Automotive. Penske Automotive Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Penske Automotive Group	$31.81B	0.36	$935.40M	$13.40	13.01
Sonic Automotive	$15.15B	0.17	$118.70M	$3.14	26.70

Penske Automotive Group pays an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Sonic Automotive pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Penske Automotive Group pays out 42.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sonic Automotive pays out 48.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Penske Automotive Group has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years and Sonic Automotive has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Penske Automotive Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Penske Automotive Group presently has a consensus target price of $182.63, indicating a potential upside of 4.79%. Sonic Automotive has a consensus target price of $83.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.00%. Given Penske Automotive Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Penske Automotive Group is more favorable than Sonic Automotive.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Penske Automotive Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Sonic Automotive	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

In the previous week, Penske Automotive Group had 3 more articles in the media than Sonic Automotive. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Penske Automotive Group and 2 mentions for Sonic Automotive. Sonic Automotive's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Penske Automotive Group's score of 0.46 indicating that Sonic Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Penske Automotive Group	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Sonic Automotive	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

77.1% of Penske Automotive Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Sonic Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. 52.9% of Penske Automotive Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.7% of Sonic Automotive shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Penske Automotive Group beats Sonic Automotive on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SAH vs. The Competition

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Metric	Sonic Automotive	RET/WHLSL AUTO/TRUCK Industry	Retail Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.65B	$4.14B	$26.58B	$23.01B
Dividend Yield	1.85%	1.49%	178.39%	4.08%
P/E Ratio	26.71	14.97	18.99	30.32
Price / Sales	0.17	0.32	3.78	93.19
Price / Cash	7.32	6.96	14.56	18.46
Price / Book	2.64	1.55	6.09	4.62
Net Income	$118.70M	$346.54M	$963.17M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.13%	1.12%	-2.17%	-1.70%
1 Month Performance	3.40%	-8.89%	-1.95%	-1.10%
1 Year Performance	14.71%	-9.54%	-1.97%	21.45%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SAH Sonic Automotive	3.3292 of 5 stars	$83.84 +2.0%	$83.00 -1.0%	+12.8%	$2.65B	$15.15B	26.71	11,000
ABG Asbury Automotive Group	4.6445 of 5 stars	$189.00 +2.0%	$238.00 +25.9%	-17.7%	$3.52B	$18.00B	6.69	15,000
AN AutoNation	4.5473 of 5 stars	$190.64 +0.3%	$248.33 +30.3%	+0.5%	$6.38B	$27.63B	10.33	24,800	News Coverage Positive News
GPI Group 1 Automotive	4.8897 of 5 stars	$327.46 +0.4%	$456.00 +39.3%	-26.3%	$3.90B	$22.57B	12.50	20,452	Positive News
LAD Lithia Motors	4.9718 of 5 stars	$283.28 +2.4%	$367.22 +29.6%	-10.1%	$6.46B	$37.63B	9.95	30,000	Positive News

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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Competitors

SAH vs. ABG, AN, GPI, LAD, and PAG

How does Sonic Automotive compare to Asbury Automotive Group?

Do analysts prefer ABG or SAH?

Is ABG or SAH more profitable?

Does the media favor ABG or SAH?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ABG or SAH?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ABG or SAH?

Which has more risk and volatility, ABG or SAH?

Summary

How does Sonic Automotive compare to AutoNation?

Is AN or SAH more profitable?

Does the media refer more to AN or SAH?

Do analysts prefer AN or SAH?

Which has more risk & volatility, AN or SAH?

Which has better earnings & valuation, AN or SAH?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in AN or SAH?

Summary

How does Sonic Automotive compare to Group 1 Automotive?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, GPI or SAH?

Does the media favor GPI or SAH?

Is GPI or SAH more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in GPI or SAH?

Is GPI or SAH a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, GPI or SAH?

Do analysts prefer GPI or SAH?

Summary

How does Sonic Automotive compare to Lithia Motors?

Is SAH or LAD a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate SAH or LAD?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in SAH or LAD?

Does the media favor SAH or LAD?

Is SAH or LAD more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, SAH or LAD?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SAH or LAD?

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How does Sonic Automotive compare to Penske Automotive Group?

Is PAG or SAH more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, PAG or SAH?

Which has better earnings & valuation, PAG or SAH?

Is PAG or SAH a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate PAG or SAH?

Does the media refer more to PAG or SAH?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in PAG or SAH?

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