Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25)
Saia ranks among the 10 largest less-than-truckload carriers in the United States, with more than 210 facilities and a fleet of more than 7,500 tractors and 26,000 trailers. As a national LTL carri...
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 34.07 (historical range: 17.51–51.19, median: 33.04), placing it at the 54th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 2.67 (range: 1.98–5.46, 31th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 25.13 (range: 13.73–37.65, 52th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25), Saia, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 25% over the observed period (from an average of 29.6 to 37.0).
Saia, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 34.07 | 17.51 | 33.04 | 51.19 | 54th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 2.67 | 1.98 | 2.96 | 5.46 | 31th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.13 | 13.73 | 24.88 | 37.65 | 52th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 99th | cheap relative to its history |
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Valuation & P/E History
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Trucking (No Local) industry currently trading at $324.22 with a market capitalization of $8.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for SAIA based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25. The P/E ratio of 34.07 is above the historical median of 33.04, placing SAIA at the 54th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.67 compares to a median of 2.96.
SAIA Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Saia, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether SAIA is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests SAIA is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Saia, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is SAIA Overvalued or Undervalued?
Saia, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 46 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive SAIA is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full SAIA analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.SAIA trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.