Saia Inc (SAIA)vsTFI International Inc (TFII)
SAIA
Saia Inc
$394.44
-3.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.62B
TFII
TFI International Inc
$141.03
-4.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TFI International Inc generates 150% more annual revenue ($8.12B vs $3.25B). SAIA leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 4.1%. TFII trades at a lower P/E of 40.7x. TFII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
SAIA
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
TFII
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 41.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.4% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
7.8% margin — thin
4.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SAIA
The strongest argument for SAIA centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : TFII
The strongest argument for TFII centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SAIA
The primary concerns for SAIA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. A P/E of 45.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TFII
The primary concerns for TFII are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 40.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SAIA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.13 — expect wider price swings.
TFII is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
TFII generates stronger free cash flow (94M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TRUCKING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TFII scores higher overall (54/100 vs 46/100) and 12.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Saia Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Saia, Inc., is a transportation company in North America. The company is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
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INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
TFI International Inc. provides transportation and logistics services in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
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