Saia, Inc. (SAIA) — Stock Score Summary

Saia, Inc. (SAIA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Saia is a premier Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier with a massive network moat. As manufacturing nearshores to North America (US/Mexico), domestic supply chains require highly complex, multi-stop freight solutions. Saia's pricing power, superior execution, and terminal expansion strategy make it a high-ROIC compounder capturing structural nearshoring volumes.

Saia, Inc. is a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking company in the United States, providing regional and interregional freight transportation services. Its extensive network of terminals and efficient line-haul system enables reliable and time-sensitive delivery across a broad geographic footprint. Saia is a well-established player in the competitive LTL segment, known for its operational efficiency and commitment to customer service.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$471.15
Market Cap$12.5B
P/E (TTM)49.25
P/E (Forward)32.97
Price/Book4.74
Return on Equity10.2%
Return on Invested Capital11.0%
Debt/Equity9.97
Gross Margin23.6%
Operating Margin8.3%
Revenue Growth2.4%
Free Cash Flow$35M

Saia, Inc. operates in the Trucking industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saia, Inc.’s (SAIA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Saia, Inc. (SAIA) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (20), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Saia, Inc. have an economic moat?
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Saia, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Saia, Inc. (SAIA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Saia, Inc. in?
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Trucking industry (United States).
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