SAH vs MGRC Comparison

Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 111 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 18 EchoPark used-vehicle stores in 10 states, 16 collision centers, and 14 powersports locations. The franchise stores derive revenue from new and used vehicles plus parts and collision repair, finance, insurance, and wholesale auctions. Luxury and import dealerships make up about 86% of franchise new-vehicle revenue, while Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota constitute about 56% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 23%. 2025's revenue was $15.2 billion, with Texas and California comprising 51% of the total. EchoPark's portion was $2.1 billion.

McGrath RentCorp is a diversified business-to-business rental company with three rental divisions: relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. It comprises four reportable business segments, namely the Modular Building segment (Mobile Modular), which generates maximum revenue; the Portable Storage segment (Portable Storage); the Electronic Test Equipment segment (TRS-RenTelco); and its classroom manufacturing business (Enviroplex), which sells modular buildings used as classrooms in California. The company generates its revenues mainly from the rental of its equipment under operating leases, with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business.