Saia (SAIA) Tax Rate %: 23.32% (As of Mar. 2026)


SAIA Saia Inc SAIA
97 GF Score
Price $421.28
GF Value $452.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saia Tax Rate %?

Saia SAIA +1.60% 97 Tax Rate % is 23.32% 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.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Saia's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15 Mil. Saia's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65 Mil. Therefore, Saia's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.32%.

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Saia Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saia's Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % Chart

Saia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Saia's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=82.353/337.389
=24.41 %

Saia's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=15.166/65.035
=23.32 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 23.32% mean?
Saia (SAIA) has a Tax Rate % of 23.32% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Saia's Tax Rate % too high?
Saia's current Tax Rate % is 23.32%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to KNX and SNDR?
Saia's Tax Rate % of 23.32% 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 Tax Rate % for a Transportation company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Saia's current Tax Rate % is 23.32%. 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 $421.28 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 23.32%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saia (SAIA), the current Tax Rate % is 23.32% 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 $421.28 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.22. GuruFocus considers Saia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAIA:

  • Tax Rate %: 23.32%
  • GF Value™: $452.22 vs. price of $421.28 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 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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