Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Saia Inc (SAIA) - $326.22 as of 12/3/2025 8:47:36 PM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
55 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for SAIA
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for SAIA
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for SAIA
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for SAIA
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for SAIA (55 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for SAIA
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | SAIA |
| Company Name | Saia Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Saia, Inc. is a leading transportation and logistics company based in Johns Creek, Georgia, providing a comprehensive range of freight and logistics solutions across North America. With a focus on less-than-truckload (LTL) services, Saia leverages its extensive network and advanced technology to deliver efficient and reliable shipping options for a diverse customer base. The company has demonstrated strong operational performance and a commitment to customer satisfaction, positioning itself as a key player in the competitive transportation sector. As Saia continues to expand its service offerings and enhance operational efficiencies, it remains poised for sustainable growth in the evolving logistics landscape. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | TRUCKING |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/2/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 326.22 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 337.03 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/3/2025 8:47:36 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 937,807 |
| Average Daily Volume | 525,995 |
| 52-Week High | 551.78 |
| 52-Week Low | 229.12 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 42.38% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 27.68 |
| Industry PE | 32.62 |
| Sector PE | 43.07 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 31.84 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 245.28 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 112.46 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 93.28 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.68 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.33 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 95.06 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.97 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.56 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.31 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.42 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.33 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 34.68 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 9 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 26,642,600 |
| Market Capitalization | 8,691,348,972 |
| Institutional Ownership | 113.62% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -6.90% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 2.03% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 10.59 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 7.34 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 13.51 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 283,620,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 362,065,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 354,857,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -0.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 12.43% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 14.10% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 35,500,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 19,473,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 296,215,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -182,500,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -175,508,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 194,981,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 0 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 218,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.92 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.92 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,311,271,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,941,494,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 2,526,027,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -13,665,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.51 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -459,855,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 138,066,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 5.55 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -7.46 |
| MACD Signal | -8.21 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 264.61 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 296.31 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 328.01 |
| Beta | 2.10 |
| RSI | 48.32 |
| 50-Day SMA | 341.21 |
| 150-Day SMA | 385.90 |
| 200-Day SMA | 344.64 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/2/2025 8:17:07 AM EST |