Saia (FRA:SQR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.35 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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

Saia FRA:SQR -11.28% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:SQR with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €395.23. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Saia ranks worse than 87.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Saia's current share price is €301.30. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €90.06. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.35.

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

FRA:SQR' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 3   Max: 7.25
Current: 3.38

During the past years, Saia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.25. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 3.00.

FRA:SQR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87.02% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs FRA:SQR: 3.38

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Saia's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €30.941. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €90.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saia  (FRA:SQR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Saia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Saia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Saia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 2.94 3.14 3.38 3.52 4.10

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

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

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

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


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Saia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=301.30/90.06
=3.35

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=30.941/333.9520*333.9520
=30.941

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saia Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 10.989 241.428 15.200
201612 12.183 241.432 16.852
201703 11.632 243.801 15.933
201706 12.474 244.955 17.006
201709 11.471 246.819 15.521
201712 11.620 246.524 15.741
201803 12.109 249.554 16.204
201806 13.926 251.989 18.456
201809 13.839 252.439 18.308
201812 13.657 251.233 18.154
201903 13.805 254.202 18.136
201906 15.558 256.143 20.284
201909 16.090 256.759 20.927
201912 15.047 256.974 19.554
202003 15.249 258.115 19.729
202006 13.974 257.797 18.102
202009 15.356 260.280 19.703
202012 14.691 260.474 18.835
202103 15.246 264.877 19.222
202106 17.758 271.696 21.827
202109 19.608 274.310 23.871
202112 20.430 278.802 24.471
202203 22.512 287.504 26.149
202206 26.450 296.311 29.810
202209 27.622 296.808 31.079
202212 23.178 296.797 26.080
202303 23.105 301.836 25.563
202306 23.980 305.109 26.247
202309 27.122 307.789 29.427
202312 25.714 306.746 27.995
202403 25.916 312.332 27.710
202406 28.535 314.175 30.331
202409 28.323 315.301 29.998
202412 28.058 315.605 29.689
202503 27.195 319.799 28.399
202506 26.449 322.561 27.383
202509 26.703 324.800 27.455
202512 25.180 324.054 25.949
202603 26.015 330.213 26.310
202606 30.941 333.952 30.941

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 3.35 mean?
Saia (FRA:SQR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.35 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 7.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #664 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.35 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 7.25. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Saia's value of 3.35 is 276.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saia ranks #664 out of 763 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 PS Ratio compare to KNX and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #664 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Saia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89. Saia's value of 3.35 is 276.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Saia's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 7.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 0.89, 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 PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.89, based on 763 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.35 is 276.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 PS Ratio of 3.35. The stock's GF Value™ is €395.23, compared to a current price of €301.30 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 276.4% above the Transportation industry median of 0.89. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (FRA:SQR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35 as of Aug. 01, 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 €301.30 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €395.23.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SQR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.35 (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €395.23 vs. price of €301.30 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 276.4% above the Transportation median (#664 of 763)

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

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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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