Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) is trading at $58.90, about ₹5,658 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 10:27 AM ET, down 1.59% today. Indian residents can buy Sonic Automotive from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$58.82
Today's high
$60.48
52 week low
$54.11
52 week high
$113.67
SAH opened at $60.48, closed previously at $59.85, and has traded between $54.11 and $113.67 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as a significant automotive retailer across the United States, structuring its diverse business activities into two primary divisions: Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is responsible for selling both new and pre-owned cars and light trucks, in addition to supplying replacement parts. This division also provides a full range of services, including routine vehicle maintenance, authorized manufacturer warranty repairs, and specialized paint and collision repair. Moreover, it assists customers in securing supplementary products such as extended warranties, service contracts, financing options, insurance, and other aftermarket offerings. The EchoPark segment specializes in the retail of used cars and light trucks. Operating from its dedicated pre-owned vehicle specialty stores, this division also helps clients with the purchase of finance and insurance products. As of December 31, 2021, Sonic Automotive's extensive network included 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 distinct automotive brands. The company also managed 17 collision repair centers spread across 17 states, alongside 46 EchoPark stores located in 16 states, which comprised 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle outlets. Founded in 1997, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
288.14K
Market cap
$1.96B
P/E Ratio
9.23
Price-to-sales ratio
0.13
Enterprise value
$6.33B
Free cash flow yield
19.85%
Debt-to-equity ratio
4.56
Return on equity
11.11%
ROIC
6.87%
Beta
0.86
Dividend yield
2.68%
Last dividend
$1.58
Financial overview
Revenue
$15.15B
Earnings per share
$3.49
Free cash flow
$417.50M
Net profit margin
1.37%
Gross margin
15.71%
EBITDA
$525.30M
Revenue growth
6.53%
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How to buy Sonic Automotive from India
Indian residents can buy Sonic Automotive shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Sonic Automotive and place an order
Find Sonic Automotive by name or by its ticker, SAH, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Sonic Automotive trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Sonic Automotive position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Sonic Automotive from India
Trading and taxes when buying Sonic Automotive from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Sonic Automotive’s current yield is 2.68%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Sonic Automotive stock?
Yes. Sonic Automotive (SAH) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1997, in the Auto - Dealerships industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Sonic Automotive share cost in rupees?
One Sonic Automotive share is $58.90 — about ₹5,658 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Sonic Automotive price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Sonic Automotive from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Sonic Automotive?
Yes. One Sonic Automotive share is $58.90, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Sonic Automotive.
How are gains on Sonic Automotive shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Sonic Automotive price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Sonic Automotive pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Sonic Automotive pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.68%; the last declared dividend was $1.58 per share, about ₹151.77. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Sonic Automotive from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Sonic Automotive shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Sonic Automotive shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Sonic Automotive holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Sonic Automotive and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.