Saia Inc (SAIA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Saia Inc stock (SAIA) is currently trading at $344.36. Saia Inc PE ratio is 34.69. Saia Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.72. Analyst consensus price target for SAIA is $398.90. WallStSmart rates SAIA as Sell.
- SAIA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- SAIA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SAIA stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SAIA fair value vs current price
- SAIA insider transactions and insider buying
- Is SAIA undervalued or overvalued?
- Saia Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SAIA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SAIA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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SAIA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Saia Inc (SAIA)
SAIA trades 500% above its Graham fair value of $64.74, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Saia Inc (SAIA) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Saia Inc (SAIA) Key Strengths (2)
110.29% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Saia Inc (SAIA) Areas to Watch (8)
Earnings declining -37.60%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 0.10% annually
Premium pricing at 3.3x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.72x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Saia Inc (SAIA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.87), Price/Sales (2.72), Price/Book (3.29) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.10%, EPS Growth at -37.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.40%, Operating Margin at 6.53%, Profit Margin at 7.89%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
SAIA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SAIA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.72x trades 157% above its historical average of 1.06x (93th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 46% below its historical high of 5.04x set in Nov 2021, and 1138% above its historical low of 0.22x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Saia Inc (SAIA) · INDUSTRIALS › TRUCKING
The Big Picture
Saia Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.2B with 0% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 37M in free cash flow and 137M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 20M in cash.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Saia Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.03, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Debt management: total debt of 418M is significantly higher than cash (20M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor TRUCKING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Saia Inc.
Bottom Line
Saia Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(50 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SUGAR, PATRICK D EVP Operations | Sell | -204 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
EISNOR, DI-ANN Director | Sell | -500 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:05:43 AM
About Saia Inc(SAIA)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
TRUCKING
USA
Saia, Inc., is a transportation company in North America. The company is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.