Saia (SAIA) YoY EBITDA Growth: 17.50% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SAIA Saia Inc SAIA
97 GF Score
Price $349.54
GF Value $464.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Saia YoY EBITDA Growth?

Saia SAIA -3.40% 97 YoY EBITDA Growth is 17.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAIA with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $464.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Saia's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.50%.

Saia's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.14.

Saia YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saia's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Saia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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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
YoY EBITDA Growth 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 -14.49 1.66 -18.13 0.62 17.50
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Saia YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Saia's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(22.49-25.933)/ | 25.933 |
=-13.28 %

Saia's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(7.144-6.08)/ | 6.08 |
=17.50 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 17.50% mean?
Saia (SAIA) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 17.50% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Saia and its competitors.
Is Saia's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Saia's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 17.50%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to KNX and SNDR?
Saia's YoY EBITDA Growth of 17.50% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Transportation company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Transportation industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Saia and its competitors. Saia's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 17.50%. 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 $464.08, compared to a current price of $349.54 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 17.50%. Saia's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (SAIA), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 17.50% as of Jun. 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 $349.54 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $464.08. GuruFocus considers Saia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAIA:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 17.50%
  • GF Value™: $464.08 vs. price of $349.54 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 4 warning signs

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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