Saia (FRA:SQR) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.54 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SQR Saia Inc FRA:SQR
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Price €364.30
GF Value €404.88
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What is Saia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Saia FRA:SQR -1.35% 97 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SQR with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €404.88. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Saia's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.372. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Saia's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 983.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -50.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -20.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Saia was 62.80% per year. The lowest was -50.20% per year. And the median was 9.55% per year.

As of today (2026-07-29), Saia's current stock price is €364.30. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.54. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 674.63.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Saia was 5575.83. The lowest was 103.68. And the median was 267.38.


Saia  (FRA:SQR) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=364.30/0.54
=674.63

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Saia was 5575.83. The lowest was 103.68. And the median was 267.38.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Saia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Saia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Saia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Saia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 1.30 1.92 0.38 0.14

Saia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 -0.03 0.09 0.14 0.54

FRA:SQR vs KNX, SNDR, RXO: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Saia Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Saia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Saia's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.372/330.2130*330.2130
=2.372

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Saia Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.047 241.018 0.064
201609 1.567 241.428 2.143
201612 0.646 241.432 0.884
201703 -2.313 243.801 -3.133
201706 0.556 244.955 0.750
201709 0.645 246.819 0.863
201712 -0.029 246.524 -0.039
201803 -0.351 249.554 -0.464
201806 0.160 251.989 0.210
201809 1.247 252.439 1.631
201812 0.029 251.233 0.038
201903 -0.886 254.202 -1.151
201906 -0.889 256.143 -1.146
201909 0.513 256.759 0.660
201912 0.785 256.974 1.009
202003 -1.924 258.115 -2.461
202006 1.861 257.797 2.384
202009 1.094 260.280 1.388
202012 1.367 260.474 1.733
202103 1.115 264.877 1.390
202106 0.141 271.696 0.171
202109 2.318 274.310 2.790
202112 -0.528 278.802 -0.625
202203 1.692 287.504 1.943
202206 0.066 296.311 0.074
202209 0.510 296.808 0.567
202212 1.434 296.797 1.595
202303 -0.320 301.836 -0.350
202306 2.538 305.109 2.747
202309 0.397 307.789 0.426
202312 2.134 306.746 2.297
202403 -12.042 312.332 -12.731
202406 -3.258 314.175 -3.424
202409 -0.392 315.301 -0.411
202412 -0.125 315.605 -0.131
202503 -3.239 319.799 -3.344
202506 -0.127 322.561 -0.130
202509 2.785 324.800 2.831
202512 1.195 324.054 1.218
202603 2.372 330.213 2.372

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.54 mean?
Saia (FRA:SQR) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saia and its competitors.
Is Saia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.54. Overall, Saia has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to KNX and SNDR?
Saia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.54 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Transportation company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saia stock overvalued right now?
Saia (FRA:SQR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.54. The stock's GF Value™ is €404.88, compared to a current price of €364.30 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.54. Saia's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (FRA:SQR), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Saia (FRA:SQR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €364.30 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €404.88.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SQR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.54
  • GF Value™: €404.88 vs. price of €364.30 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SQR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saia Business Description

Other Exchanges SAIA:USASQR:Germany
Address 11465 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 400, Johns Creek, GA, USA, 30097
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.
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