Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
11.1%
FY2025
5-year range
10.9% / 36.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-45.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#106 of 197
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 11.1%, Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) ranks #106 of 197 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -6.3% in FY2020 to 36.9% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.4%.
Declined from 20.0% to 11.1% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +17.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+7.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 45.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.8pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.05 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.1% | -45.4% |
| FY2024 | 20.3% | +1.8% |
| FY2023 | 20.0% | +84.0% |
| FY2022 | 10.9% | -70.6% |
| FY2021 | 36.9% | +685.3% |
| FY2020 | -6.3% | -141.4% |
| FY2019 | 15.3% | -41.9% |
| FY2018 | 26.2% | +73.9% |
| FY2017 | 15.1% | +3.5% |
| FY2016 | 14.6% | +9.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026