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Saia Inc(SAIA)
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Reward36Moderate
Risk48Moderate
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SAIA
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USD · NASDAQ
Saia Inc | Industrials
Profitless Growth
Market Cap:10.80Bn
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Reward Rating
36
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
48
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $394.95.

What is Saia Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America.

SAIA · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

SAIA's standout is cash flow; volatility and valuation weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

SAIA · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Cash flow70/100

    1% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 3

  • Volatility5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Valuation8/100

    P/E 36.6× · PEG 4.62

  • Profitability18/100

    8% net margin · 10% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is 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. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 10.80B, and a P/E ratio of 42.6x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (36)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap10.80B
P/E Ratio42.583
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High419.68
52 Week Low229.12
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date9/11/2002
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding27M
No. of Employees13,734
IndustryTrucking
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta2.084
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.saia.com
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