Saia, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 100 and 10,000 pounds. It also offers other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2024, it operated 214 owned and leased terminals; and owned approximately 6,600 tractors and 26,200 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Expansion Strategy | Saia's aggressive terminal expansion, initially pressuring margins, positions the company for market share gains and improved efficiency in the evolving LTL industry landscape. |
Navigating Headwinds | Explore how Saia maintains resilience amid a prolonged industrial freight recession, defending earnings through operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives. |
Financial Trajectory | Analysts project robust growth for Saia, with revenue expected to reach $4,265 million by 2027 and EPS forecasted to rise from $13.51 in 2024 to $20.87 in 2027. |
Market Valuation | With a P/E ratio of 23.77x and analyst price targets ranging from $455 to $600, Saia's stock presents a complex investment case in a dynamic LTL market. |
Metrics to compare | SAIA | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipSAIAPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 26.8x | 19.2x | 12.5x | |
PEG Ratio | −1.13 | 0.02 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 3.2x | 2.6x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 2.4x | 0.9x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 18.6% | 15.1% | 17.9% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 15.0% | 7.2% | Unlock |