Sonic Automotive SAH Operating margin

Operating margin at other companies

AutoNationAN

4.4%-0.4pp

Penske Automotive GroupPAG

4%-0.3pp

LAD

Lithia MotorsLAD

4.1%-0.4pp

RDN

RideNow GroupRDNW

-4.3%+1.2pp

Asbury Automotive GroupABG

4.4%-1.2pp

Group 1 AutomotiveGPI

3.3%-1.0pp

FAQ

What is Sonic Automotive's operating margin?

Sonic Automotive (SAH) reported operating margin of 2.3% in Q1 2026.

How has Sonic Automotive's operating margin changed year-over-year?

Sonic Automotive's operating margin decreased by 32.2% year-over-year, from 3.4% to 2.3%.

What is the long-term trend for Sonic Automotive's operating margin?

Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Sonic Automotive's operating margin has grown at a 62.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 0.3% to 2.4%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.