On the stock market since 1997, it operates in the world of automobiles. It has 11,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Revenue is spread across several lines; no single product carries the company.
The gap is $4.2B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Business Quality: Profit power and business quality trail similar companies in the sector.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Profit per Sale: The profit kept from each sale is thin.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 26 buys and 21 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $1.55 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew only 3% a year on average — the report card’s higher growth grade leans on profit power instead.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 26/100.
Measured against its sector, the quality of the business sits below the class average. Report-card grade: 49/100.
On our five-subject report card, SAH sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: SAH is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.