SaiaSAIA +0.24%97 Receivables Turnover is 2.27 as of Mar. 2026. 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 996 Transportation companies, Saia ranks better than 59.64% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Saia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $806 Mil. Saia's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $355 Mil.
Hence, Saia's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.27.
Saia (NAS:SAIA) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Saia Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Saia Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saia's Receivables Turnover 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 vs KNX, SNDR, RXO: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Saia's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saia's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saia's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 2.27 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #402 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Saia's Receivables Turnover too high?
Saia's current Receivables Turnover is 2.27. The Transportation industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. Saia's value of 2.27 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saia ranks #402 out of 996 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 Receivables Turnover compare to KNX and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saia ranks #402 out of 996 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Saia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. Saia's value of 2.27 is 70.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Transportation company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Transportation companies is 7.64, based on 996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saia's current Receivables Turnover of 2.27 is 70.3% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Saia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saia's current Receivables Turnover is 2.27. 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 $418.66 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.27 and 70.3% below the Transportation industry median of 7.64. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (SAIA), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.27 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 $418.66 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.22.
GuruFocus considers Saia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAIA:
Receivables Turnover: 2.27
GF Value™: $452.22 vs. price of $418.66 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% below the Transportation median (#402 of 996)
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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