Sonic Automotive Inc

Sonic Automotive sells new and used cars, light trucks, and powersports vehicles (motorcycles, ATVs, watercraft) through three main business lines: traditional franchise dealerships for major auto brands, EchoPark pre-owned vehicle stores, and powersports retail [Sonic Automotive website]. The company also provides financing arrangement, extended warranties, maintenance services, and collision repair across its 11,000-employee network [Sonic Automotive website].

Sonic Automotive is a Charlotte-based automotive retailer operating franchised dealerships, pre-owned specialty stores (EchoPark), and powersports locations across the United States [Sonic Automotive website]. The company generates $15.2B in annual revenue but carries significant financial stress, with net debt at 8.0x EBITDA and a health score of 2.6/10 [Yahoo Finance]. Recent technical analysis suggests the stock may be forming a bullish 'golden cross' pattern after gaining 15.5% over four weeks [Yahoo Finance].

The company faces significant financial stress despite solid revenue scale, with extremely high debt levels and razor-thin profitability.