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Saia, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $9.4B · Avg Vol: $166M/d

34
StockRank
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Q
57
V
26
M
42
P/E (TTM)
34.5x
ROE
10.8%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.8B2.9B3.2B3.2B5.0%3.4B3.6B3.9B9.4%
EPS13.4813.3213.579.54-10.9%10.3711.8614.8124.6%
Shares26.5M26.5M26.5M26.6M+0.7%26.6M
Debt154.5M138.7M324.5M305.0M25.4%269.2M
Equity1.6B1.9B2.3B2.6B17.7%
Op CF473.0M577.9M583.7M595.0M7.9%606.4M
Inv CF-365.5M-448.7M-1.0B-552.5M
Fin CF-26.7M-20.4M175.4M-42.2M
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PRICE (1Y)-1.3%
332345358372385Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$346.00
RSI (14)
42.9
52W High
$494.71
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
11.0%62.1
ROE
10.8%59.1
GP/Assets
23.0%65.1
Op. Margin
13.1%71.3
FCF/Assets
1.0%35.2
Piotroski
534.1
Int. Cover
21.5x65.3
D/E Ratio
0.10x74.2
Current Ratio
1.58x44.4
Value
26
P/E (TTM)
34.5x27.2
EV/EBITDA
15.8x36.9
P/FCF
270.8x5.5
P/B
3.5x29.0
P/S
2.8x30.4
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
42
52W High %
70%43.9
RS 6M
-11%47.6
SMA 50/200
0.99x50.4
EPS Rev 4W
-0.6%12.4
EPS Rev 12W
-1.0%21.6
EPS Improve
+36%45.8
Q Growth
32%62.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$9.4B
P/E (Forward)
25.3x
Gross Margin
23.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SAIA are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SAIASaia, Inc.(you)$9.4B34Sell
KNXKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.$10.9B47Hold
XPOXPO, Inc.$22.1B39Hold
RXORXO, Inc.$3.6B41Hold
WERNWerner Enterprises, Inc.$2.3B45Hold
ARCBArcBest Corporation$3.1B53Hold
SNDRSchneider National, Inc.$6.0B71Buy
HTLDHeartland Express, Inc.$942M33Sell
CVLGCovenant Logistics Group, Inc.$888M37Hold
MRTNMarten Transport, Ltd.$1.2B51Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.3%

Saia, Inc. (SAIA): Stock Score Summary

Saia, Inc. (SAIA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 34/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

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$346.00
Market Cap$9.4B
P/E (TTM)34.52
P/E (Forward)25.30
Price/Book3.49
Return on Equity10.8%
Return on Invested Capital11.0%
Debt/Equity0.10x
Gross Margin23.6%
Operating Margin13.1%
Revenue Growth17.1%
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 34/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (26), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Saia, Inc. have an economic moat?
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. 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 Sell, based on a StockRank of 34/100. 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).