Saia, Inc.

As of September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 8.90B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 8.97B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Saia, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 29, 2027.

As of September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. has 26.68M shares outstanding.

As of September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.56. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.53, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.16.

As of September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.19 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.54 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 23.70 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Saia, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 31.34, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 8.97B versus a market cap of 8.90B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.83, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 9.33, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 65.88 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.59, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 9.63 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.70, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 9.74, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 243,801.79 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 14,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. recorded 90.23M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.17, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 373.33M, leaving 283.09M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on November 4, 2026, Saia, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 25.50% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 342.32, while the 200-day moving average is 388.26.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. generated 3.54B in revenue and converted that into 283.09M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 10.56. EBITDA reached 631.78M, while operating income came in at 378.33M.

As of September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. holds 202.52M in cash and equivalents against 263.37M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -102.52M. Total book value stands at 2.82B, with working capital of 322.02M providing operational flexibility.

Saia, Inc. produced 618.06M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. After subtracting -339.27M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 278.80M - equivalent to 10.41 per share.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. posted a gross margin of 15.97, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 10.70 and net profit margin of 8.01 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.12, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.40, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Saia, Inc. shareholders.

Saia, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 14, 2013 with a 2:3 split ratio.

As of September 30, 2026, Saia, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 7.46, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.