Saia (FRA:SQR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.07 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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FRA:SQR Saia Inc FRA:SQR
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What is Saia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saia FRA:SQR +1.18% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.07 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 6.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:SQR with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €388.58. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Transportation companies, Saia ranks worse than 94.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Saia's current share price is €308.40. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €50.80. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SQR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41   Med: 6.72   Max: 15.94
Current: 6.24

During the past years, Saia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.94. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 6.72.

FRA:SQR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.14% of 734 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:SQR: 6.24

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Saia's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €88.727. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €50.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saia  (FRA:SQR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Saia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Saia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Saia Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 5.63 5.89 6.22 6.34 7.27

FRA:SQR vs KNX, SNDR, RXO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Saia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=308.40/50.80
=6.07

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Saia's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=88.727/333.9520*333.9520
=88.727

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saia Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.574 241.428 22.926
201612 18.085 241.432 25.015
201703 18.205 243.801 24.937
201706 18.010 244.955 24.553
201709 17.503 246.819 23.682
201712 19.263 246.524 26.094
201803 19.182 249.554 25.669
201806 21.322 251.989 28.257
201809 22.324 252.439 29.532
201812 23.806 251.233 31.644
201903 24.531 254.202 32.227
201906 25.878 256.143 33.739
201909 27.740 256.759 36.080
201912 28.288 256.974 36.762
202003 29.285 258.115 37.889
202006 29.717 257.797 38.496
202009 29.813 260.280 38.252
202012 30.117 260.474 38.613
202103 31.822 264.877 40.121
202106 33.508 271.696 41.186
202109 36.945 274.310 44.978
202112 41.155 278.802 49.296
202203 44.406 287.504 51.580
202206 50.279 296.311 56.666
202209 57.499 296.808 64.695
202212 56.337 296.797 63.390
202303 58.115 301.836 64.299
202306 60.741 305.109 66.483
202309 65.449 307.789 71.012
202312 67.234 306.746 73.197
202403 70.388 312.332 75.260
202406 74.830 314.175 79.540
202409 75.599 315.301 80.071
202412 83.205 315.605 88.042
202503 81.978 319.799 85.606
202506 79.309 322.561 82.110
202509 80.778 324.800 83.054
202512 82.618 324.054 85.142
202603 85.399 330.213 86.366
202606 88.727 333.952 88.727

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.07 mean?
Saia (FRA:SQR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.07 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 6.72. Over the past decade, Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 15.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #691 out of 734 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.07 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 6.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 15.94. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Saia's value of 6.07 is 378% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saia ranks #691 out of 734 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PB Ratio compare to KNX and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #691 out of 734 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Saia's value of 6.07 is 378% above this benchmark. Historically, Saia's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 15.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.72 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Saia has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 734 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.07 is 378% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.07, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 6.72. 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 PB Ratio of 6.07. The stock's GF Value™ is €388.58, compared to a current price of €308.40 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.07, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 6.72 and 378% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (FRA:SQR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.07 as of Aug. 08, 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 €308.40 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €388.58.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SQR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.07 (10% below median its 10-year median of 6.72)
  • GF Value™: €388.58 vs. price of €308.40 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 378% above the Transportation median (#691 of 734)

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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