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SaiaSAIA -0.93%97 EV-to-OCF is 15.60 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 13.41. GuruFocus rates SAIA with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $456.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Saia ranks worse than 79.29% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Saia's Enterprise Value is $9,458 Mil.
Saia's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $606 Mil. Therefore, Saia's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saia's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SAIA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.58 Med: 13.41 Max: 28.46
Current: 15.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Saia was 28.46. The lowest was 5.58. And the median was 13.41.
SAIA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 79.29% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.91
vs SAIA: 15.60
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-02), Saia's stock price is $347.63.
Saia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.360. Therefore, Saia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 33.56.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Saia's share price for today is $347.63.
Saia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.360.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Saia EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Saia EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saia's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Trucking subindustry, Saia's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saia's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saia's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Saia's current Enterprise Value is $9,458 Mil.
Saia's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $606 Mil.
* 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 (SAIA) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.60 as of Aug. 02, 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.41. Over the past decade, Saia's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.58 to 28.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #800 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Saia's EV-to-OCF too high?
Saia's current EV-to-OCF of 15.60 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.58 to a high of 28.46. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.91. Saia's value of 15.60 is 97.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saia ranks #800 out of 1009 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saia's EV-to-OCF compare to KNX and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #800 out of 1009 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Saia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.91. Saia's value of 15.60 is 97.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Saia's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.58 to 28.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.41 vs. the industry median of 7.91, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.91, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saia's current EV-to-OCF of 15.60 is 97.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saia's current EV-to-OCF is 15.60, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.41. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $456.00, compared to a current price of $347.63 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.60, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.41 and 97.2% above the Transportation industry median of 7.91. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (SAIA), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.60 as of Aug. 02, 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 $347.63 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $456.00.
GuruFocus considers Saia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAIA:
EV-to-OCF: 15.60 (16% above median its 10-year median of 13.41)
GF Value™: $456.00 vs. price of $347.63 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.2% above the Transportation median (#800 of 1009)
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 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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