Business Description
Saia Inc
NAICS : 484121
SIC : 4213
ISIN : US78709Y1055
Share Class Description:
SAIA: Ordinary SharesTotal Employee Number:
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2002-09-11Description
Saia ranks among the 10 largest less-than-truckload carriers in the United States, with more than 210 facilities and a fleet of more than 7,500 tractors and 26,000 trailers. As a national LTL carrier, the firm offers time-definite and expedited options for shipments ranging between 100 and 10,000 pounds. Saia ranks among the top-tier providers in terms of profitability.
Financial Strength
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.31 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.73 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.1 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 0.43 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 31.12 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 5/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 7.76 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.63 | |||||
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Growth Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 4.9 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -1.5 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | -12.1 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | -36.4 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 17.5 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 20.99 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 8.78 |
Momentum Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 44.41 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 43.47 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 42.05 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -23.28 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -0.07 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 15.73 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.58 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.58 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.23 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 39.71 | |||||
Days Payable | 16.96 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | -0.2 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 0.85 |
Profitability Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 16.12 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 11.04 | |||||
Net Margin % | 8.19 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 18.64 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 7.52 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 17.88 | |||||
ROE % | 10.78 | |||||
ROA % | 7.84 | |||||
ROIC % | 8.71 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -6.27 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 12.04 | |||||
ROCE % | 11.72 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 6 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 8 |
GF Value Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 33.89 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 24.83 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 35.28 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 37.15 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 94.67 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 2.67 | |||||
PS Ratio | 2.75 | |||||
PB Ratio | 3.43 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 3.44 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 36.88 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 15.46 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 25.14 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 18.59 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 15.07 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 12.11 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 2.81 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 2.49 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 37.32 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.75 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 3.67 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 1.13 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 3.19 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 1.19 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 5.23 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 2.32 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 3.98 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 2.73 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 6.75 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil $) | 3,392.316 | ||
| EPS (TTM) ($) | 10.36 | ||
| Beta | 2.5245 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.05 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.07 | ||
| Volatility % | 47.43 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 42.05 | ||
| 14-Day ATR ($) | 14.373681 | ||
| 20-Day SMA ($) | 355.9045 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | 15.73 | ||
| 52-Week Range ($) | 249.32 - 494.71 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 26.61 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 5 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Saia Inc Filings
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Saia Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual report for 2026 | 2027-02-24 | In 166 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-10 10:00 | In 153 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-10 | In 152 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-10-30 10:00 | In 50 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-10-30 | In 49 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-07-30 10:00 | 394.44 (-2.40%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-30 | 394.44 (-2.40%) | ||
| First quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-04-30 10:00 | 422.04 (-4.39%) | ||
| First quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-04-30 | 422.04 (-4.39%) | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-04-29 10:30 | 443.32 (-0.67%) |
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Saia Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saia Inc(SAIA)'s stock price today?
The current price of SAIA is $351.05. The 52 week high of SAIA is $494.71 and 52 week low is $249.32.
When is next earnings date of Saia Inc(SAIA)?
The next earnings date of Saia Inc(SAIA) is 2026-10-30 Est..
Does Saia Inc(SAIA) pay dividends? If so, how much?
Saia Inc(SAIA) does not pay dividend.
Guru Commentaries on NAS:SAIA
Madison Small Cap Fund
Neutral
2025 Q3
Madison Small Cap Fund
· 48 holdings
What the manager wrote
Saia, Inc. faced a challenging macroeconomic environment for LTL (less-than-truckload) pricing and experienced some operational hiccups as it expanded into new geographies. The company is well-run, with a maniacal focus on customer service, and the moat around this business is excellent. The investment was exited this quarter, but the manager noted they would certainly revisit the investment as operating rates can inflect higher in a better environment, which would drive strong earnings leverage.
The London Company Small-Mid Cap
Bullish
2025 Q2
What the manager wrote
We remain convicted in our ownership of SAIA due to its solid balance sheet and strong network growth plan. We believe the company could be a multi-year compounder, assuming the freight industry returns to normal demand patterns. Despite the lingering 'freight recession' dragging on for almost its third year, we see potential for significant growth as conditions improve.
Press Release
| Subject | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Saia LTL Freight chooses Optym RouteMAX Software to improve service levels and deliver savings in route planning, fuel and labor costs | 2020-04-02 |
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