SaiaSAIA -0.57%97 FCF Margin % is 9.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 341% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates SAIA with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $449.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Saia ranks better than 56.66% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Saia's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $74 Mil. Saia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $806 Mil. Therefore, Saia's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saia's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAIA'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.33 Med: 2.07 Max: 5.98
Current: 5.98
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Saia was 5.98%. The lowest was -14.33%. And the median was 2.07%.
SAIA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.66% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs SAIA: 5.98
Saia FCF Margin % Related Terms
Saia FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saia's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saia's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saia's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 9.12% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. This is 341% above median its historical median of 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #436 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Saia's FCF Margin % too high?
Saia's current FCF Margin % of 9.12% is 341% above median its 10-year median of 2.07. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Saia's value of 9.12% is 108.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saia ranks #436 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to KNX and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #436 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Saia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Saia's value of 9.12% is 108.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 4.38, 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saia's current FCF Margin % of 9.12% is 108.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saia's current FCF Margin % is 9.12%, which is 341% above median its own 10-year median of 2.07. 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 $449.09, compared to a current price of $428.44 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.12%, which is 341% above median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 108.2% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (SAIA), the current FCF Margin % is 9.12% 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 (SAIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $428.44 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $449.09.
GuruFocus considers Saia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAIA:
FCF Margin %: 9.12% (341% above median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: $449.09 vs. price of $428.44 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.2% above the Transportation median (#436 of 1006)
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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