Saia (SAIA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.17 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 39% Above Median


SAIA Saia Inc SAIA
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Price $416.00
GF Value $452.22
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What is Saia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Saia SAIA -0.40% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.17 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates SAIA with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $452.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 752 Transportation companies, Saia ranks worse than 88.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Saia's current share price is $416.00. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $99.76. Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.17.

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

SAIA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 2.99   Max: 7.25
Current: 4.17

During the past years, Saia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.25. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 2.99.

SAIA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
88.7% of 752 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs SAIA: 4.17

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 Mar. 2026 was $30.075. 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 $99.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Saia  (NAS:SAIA) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAIA 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
=416.00/99.76
=4.17

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=30.075/330.2130*330.2130
=30.075

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Saia Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 12.192 241.018 16.704
201609 12.333 241.428 16.868
201612 12.851 241.432 17.577
201703 12.440 243.801 16.849
201706 14.016 244.955 18.894
201709 13.672 246.819 18.291
201712 13.751 246.524 18.419
201803 14.931 249.554 19.757
201806 16.268 251.989 21.318
201809 16.148 252.439 21.123
201812 15.537 251.233 20.421
201903 15.599 254.202 20.263
201906 17.579 256.143 22.662
201909 17.721 256.759 22.791
201912 16.719 256.974 21.484
202003 16.850 258.115 21.557
202006 15.737 257.797 20.158
202009 18.087 260.280 22.947
202012 17.872 260.474 22.657
202103 18.150 264.877 22.627
202106 21.395 271.696 26.003
202109 23.068 274.310 27.769
202112 23.085 278.802 27.342
202203 24.793 287.504 28.476
202206 27.960 296.311 31.159
202209 27.349 296.808 30.427
202212 24.553 296.797 27.317
202303 24.737 301.836 27.063
202306 25.981 305.109 28.119
202309 28.946 307.789 31.055
202312 28.041 306.746 30.186
202403 28.170 312.332 29.783
202406 30.716 314.175 32.284
202409 31.435 315.301 32.922
202412 29.380 315.605 30.740
202503 29.400 319.799 30.357
202506 30.506 322.561 31.230
202509 31.342 324.800 31.864
202512 29.485 324.054 30.045
202603 30.075 330.213 30.075

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 4.17 mean?
Saia (SAIA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.17 as of Jul. 08, 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 39% above median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 7.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #667 out of 752 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Saia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Saia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.17 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 7.25. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Saia's value of 4.17 is 358.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saia ranks #667 out of 752 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saia has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, 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 #667 out of 752 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Saia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Saia's value of 4.17 is 358.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Saia's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 7.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 0.91, 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 0.91, based on 752 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 4.17 is 358.2% 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 0.91 — 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 4.17, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saia (SAIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $452.22, compared to a current price of $416.00 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.17, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 358.2% above the Transportation industry median of 0.91. 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 (SAIA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.17 as of Jul. 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 (SAIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $416.00 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.22. GuruFocus considers Saia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAIA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.17 (39% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
  • GF Value™: $452.22 vs. price of $416.00 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 358.2% above the Transportation median (#667 of 752)

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


Saia Business Description

Other Exchanges SQR: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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