Insights for Saia Inc.
NASDAQ: SAIA
08 - Losing Steam - very profitable & can fund turnaround

Industry: Logistics
Based on PEG Ratio: 02 - Fairly Valued
Today's Price
updated on:
237.11 (-3.47%)
Open 245.33 (-3.35%)
High (Upside %) 249.435 (5.2%)
Low (Downside %) 236.3501 (0.32%)
P. Close 245.63 (-3.47%)
Open-High % 1.67%
Open-Low % 3.66%
Low-High % 5.54%
Previous Data

SAIA is a Stock listed in the US on the NASDAQ under the ticker 'SAIA'

Company Summary

Business Units or Product Lines

Saia Inc. operates primarily in the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight industry. It provides transportation and logistics solutions with multiple product lines including regional and interregional LTL services, non-asset truckload services, and expedited delivery services. Additionally, Saia offers value-added services like import/export management, warehousing, and distribution.

Business Models for Each Product Line

Saia generates revenue primarily through freight charges based on the size and weight of shipments in its LTL services, with additional revenue from accessorial charges like fuel surcharges, liftgate services, and guaranteed delivery options. Major expense categories include labor costs, fuel, maintenance of its fleet, and insurance. Non-asset truckload services contribute by arranging transportation through third-party carriers, earning revenue from commissions.

Future Opportunities for Growth

Saia has opportunities for growth through expanding its service areas, increasing capacity in high-demand regions, and investing in technology to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships could further enhance its service offerings and geographic reach. Investment in eco-friendly and fuel-efficient technologies presents an additional growth avenue in response to market demands for sustainable logistics.

Potential Major Risks

Saia faces risks from fluctuations in fuel prices, which can significantly affect operational costs. Economic downturns could impact freight volumes, negatively affecting revenue. The company is also exposed to risks related to labor shortages or disputes, regulatory changes in transportation and logistics, and competition from both traditional and digital logistics providers which could pressure pricing and market share.

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Basic Stats
Market Cap-Display Market Cap-Actual Market Cap Enterprise Value-Display Enterprise Value-Actual Enterprise Value Trailing P/E Forward P/E PEG Ratio (5yr expected) Price/Sales Price/Book Enterprise Value/Revenue Enterprise Value/EBITDA Profit Margin Operating Margin Return on Assets Return on Equity Revenue-Display Revenue-Actual Revenue Quarterly Revenue Growth EBITDA-Display EBITDA-Actual EBITDA Diluted EPS Quarterly Earnings Growth Total Cash-Display Total Cash-Actual Total Cash Total Debt-Display Total Debt-Actual Total Debt Total Debt/Equity Current Ratio Operating Cash Flow-Display Operating Cash Flow-Actual Operating Cash Flow Levered Free Cash Flow-Display Levered Free Cash Flow-Actual Levered Free Cash Flow % Held by Insiders % Held by Institutions
8.91 B 8910000000.0 8.91 9.22 B 9220000000.0 9.22 24.76 23.15 1.89 2.79 3.86 2.87 13.26 11.28% 13.43% 10.58% 17.03% 3.21 B 3210000000.0 3.21 5.00% 700.0 mn 696740000.0 0.7 13.52 -14.70% 20.0 mn 19470000.0 0.02 320.0 mn 324460000.0 0.32 0.1404 1.57 580.0 mn 583700000.0 0.58 -620.0 mn -624910000.0 -0.62 0.20% 114.84%

source:https://finance.yahoo.com/SAIA/key-statistics

Upside-Downside Spread
Key Weighted 5D 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 10Y
Upside % (high) 88.3% 52.88% (362.49) 62.8% (386.01) 126.91% (538.025) 163.4% (624.5499) 163.4% (624.5499) 165.0% (628.34) 165.0% (628.34)
Downside % (low) 5.28% 3.33% (229.21) 3.33% (229.21) 3.33% (229.21) 3.33% (229.21) 3.33% (229.21) 29.13% (168.03) 92.29% (18.28)
Spread % 83.02% 49.55% 59.47% 123.58% 160.07% 160.07% 135.87% 72.71%

SAIA's price used for computing the stats is 237.11 as on date

Cumulative Return Percent
Key Today 5D 2W 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 10Y
Last Price-Trend PrevClose -3.47% -29.13% -32.53% -37.35% -53.1% -48.67% -56.6% 11.69% 450.01%
Last Price 237.11 237.11 237.11 237.11 237.11 237.11 237.11 237.11 237.11
Trend-Previous Close 245.63 334.55 351.45 378.49 505.6 461.97 546.28 212.3 43.11

SAIA's symbol cumulative return percent is computed basis data from date

Return Velocity
5D 2W 1M 3M 6M 1Y
5D window
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -3.2% 323.86 -1.12% 330.79 14.15% 252.86 394.85
Up 4.69% 350.24 3.25% 345.43 4.2% 329.17 371.32
Down -8.07% 307.54 -3.69% 322.19 10.6% 254.35 360.73
5D Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -29.13% (-23.97%), p.close: 334.55
entry: 254.35, exit: 252.86, min.ret: -0.58%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -2.63% 325.77 0.62% 336.63 10.88% 271.17 380.37
Up 7.09% 358.28 4.57% 349.83 6.91% 323.62 392.95
Down -6.55% 312.65 -3.64% 322.36 8.57% 269.65 355.66
5D Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -29.13% (-19.4%), p.close: 334.55
entry: 269.65, exit: 271.17, min.ret: 0.56%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -2.7% 325.51 -1.39% 329.91 9.11% 279.82 371.21
Up 5.7% 353.6 3.91% 347.63 6.0% 323.51 383.7
Down -6.71% 312.1 -6.91% 311.43 6.82% 277.85 346.35
5D Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -29.13% (-16.95%), p.close: 334.55
entry: 277.85, exit: 279.82, min.ret: 0.71%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -2.94% 324.72 -2.81% 325.15 7.17% 288.76 360.69
Up 3.43% 346.04 2.09% 341.55 4.3% 324.46 367.62
Down -5.63% 315.73 -3.95% 321.34 5.47% 288.26 343.2
5D Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -29.13% (-13.84%), p.close: 334.55
entry: 288.26, exit: 288.76, min.ret: 0.17%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -1.03% 331.12 -1.49% 329.55 7.56% 293.17 369.07
Up 3.95% 347.76 2.43% 342.68 4.88% 323.27 372.24
Down -4.58% 319.22 -3.68% 322.24 4.7% 295.62 342.82
5D Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -29.13% (-11.64%), p.close: 334.55
entry: 295.62, exit: 293.17, min.ret: -0.83%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -0.7% 332.2 -0.32% 333.48 7.69% 293.6 370.8
Up 3.85% 347.42 2.48% 342.84 4.41% 325.28 369.55
Down -4.21% 320.45 -2.31% 326.83 5.36% 293.55 347.35
5D Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -29.13% (-12.26%), p.close: 334.55
entry: 293.55, exit: 293.6, min.ret: 0.02%
Using: 5D trend, 0 Days Left
2W window
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -5.36% 332.63 -4.0% 337.38 10.66% 276.42 388.84
Up 8.38% 380.9 6.45% 374.13 7.07% 343.64 418.15
Down -9.35% 318.58 -9.12% 319.4 9.13% 270.45 366.71
2W Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -32.53% (-23.05%), p.close: 351.45
entry: 270.45, exit: 276.42, min.ret: 2.21%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -4.34% 336.18 -2.55% 342.49 8.92% 289.16 383.2
Up 6.4% 373.94 6.0% 372.54 5.72% 343.76 404.12
Down -8.49% 321.6 -8.8% 320.52 7.72% 280.88 362.32
2W Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -32.53% (-20.08%), p.close: 351.45
entry: 280.88, exit: 289.16, min.ret: 2.95%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -5.13% 333.41 -3.42% 339.42 9.01% 285.93 380.89
Up 4.41% 366.94 3.1% 362.36 4.51% 343.18 390.69
Down -8.53% 321.46 -7.32% 325.72 6.95% 284.81 358.12
2W Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -32.53% (-18.96%), p.close: 351.45
entry: 284.81, exit: 285.93, min.ret: 0.39%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -1.78% 345.2 -2.03% 344.3 10.02% 292.36 398.05
Up 5.74% 371.62 3.81% 364.83 6.59% 336.87 406.37
Down -6.98% 326.93 -5.87% 330.83 5.93% 295.66 358.2
2W Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -32.53% (-15.88%), p.close: 351.45
entry: 295.66, exit: 292.36, min.ret: -1.11%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -1.5% 346.17 -0.59% 349.37 10.64% 290.06 402.27
Up 5.62% 371.21 3.96% 365.35 5.92% 339.98 402.43
Down -6.85% 327.37 -5.34% 332.68 7.1% 289.93 364.8
2W Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -32.53% (-17.5%), p.close: 351.45
entry: 289.93, exit: 290.06, min.ret: 0.04%
Using: 2W trend, 0 Days Left
1M window
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -10.22% 339.81 -9.34% 343.12 7.62% 296.53 383.09
Up 3.36% 391.21 2.32% 387.27 3.46% 371.58 410.84
Down -14.17% 324.87 -13.14% 328.75 5.65% 292.82 356.91
1M Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -37.35% (-22.64%), p.close: 378.49
entry: 292.82, exit: 296.53, min.ret: 1.27%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -9.95% 340.85 -9.34% 343.12 12.0% 272.73 408.96
Up 4.48% 395.46 3.47% 391.63 3.83% 373.7 417.23
Down -14.25% 324.54 -13.86% 326.03 8.97% 273.63 375.45
1M Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -37.35% (-27.7%), p.close: 378.49
entry: 273.63, exit: 272.73, min.ret: -0.33%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -3.17% 366.48 -5.36% 358.19 15.01% 281.24 451.72
Up 8.19% 409.49 5.09% 397.75 8.98% 358.52 460.47
Down -11.01% 336.81 -9.46% 342.68 8.28% 289.79 383.84
1M Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -37.35% (-23.44%), p.close: 378.49
entry: 289.79, exit: 281.24, min.ret: -2.95%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left
Metric Mean Median Stdev
Overall -3.12% 366.7 -3.05% 366.95 15.98% 276.0 457.4
Up 8.67% 411.3 6.53% 403.2 7.92% 366.35 456.25
Down -11.41% 335.31 -8.11% 347.78 9.83% 279.51 391.1
1M Opportunity: BUY-ACTIVE
returns: -37.35% (-26.15%), p.close: 378.49
entry: 279.51, exit: 276.0, min.ret: -1.26%
Using: 1M trend, 0 Days Left

SAIA's symbol current price is 237.11 (-3.47%) as on . Yesterday's close was 245.63. It's return velocities are computed basis data from date .

Win Percent
Key Weighted 5D 1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y
Open-High (> 1.0%) 67.07% 60.0% 77.27% 66.67% 64.39% 65.08% 69.31%
Open-Low (> 1.0%) 81.82% 80.0% 86.36% 83.33% 74.24% 72.62% 67.72%
Open-Close-Up (> 0.5%) 37.44% 40.0% 36.36% 33.33% 37.12% 37.3% 44.31%
Open-Close-Down (> 0.5%) 55.35% 60.0% 50.0% 57.58% 53.03% 45.63% 40.48%
Low-Close-Up (> 1.0%) 90.46% 100% 95.45% 74.24% 68.94% 69.84% 71.43%
High-Close-Down (> 1.0%) 70.81% 60.0% 81.82% 75.76% 71.97% 71.43% 68.52%

SAIA's symbol win percent is computed basis data from date