Latest profit margin for Sonic Automotive: 1.69% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Sonic Automotive (SAH) currently reports a profit margin of 1.69% as of June 2026. That compares with 0.75% in the prior-year period — up 123.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Sonic Automotive's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Sonic Automotive's profit margin increased from 0.75% to 1.69% — a 123.5% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Sonic Automotive's profit margin of 1.69% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 83.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Sonic Automotive's current 1.69% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against SAH's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 1.69%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.39%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Sonic Automotive, and consider following SAH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.