SAIA:NSD-Saia Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Trucking |

Last Closing

USD 476.03

Change

+11.18 (+2.41)%

Market Cap

USD 14.06B

Volume

0.10M

Analyst Target

USD 125.89
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About

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; and other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. It also offers other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2022, it operated 191 owned and leased facilities; and owned approximately 6,200 tractors and 20,800 trailers. The company operates 200 terminals. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.

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ETFs Containing SAIA

VNSE Natixis ETF Trust II - Na.. 3.88 % 0.00 %

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XTN SPDR® S&P Transportation.. 2.88 % 0.35 %

+0.98 (+0.00%)

USD 0.21B
QSML:AU VanEck MSCI International.. 1.43 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (0.00%)

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CSY8:F Credit Suisse Index Fund .. 0.57 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.55B
USSMC:SW UBS (Irl) ETF plc - MSCI .. 0.56 % 0.00 %

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H41G:XETRA HSBC MSCI World Small Cap.. 0.37 % 0.00 %

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IUSN:F iShares MSCI World Small .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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IJR:AU iShares Core S&P SmallCap.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-1.24 (0.00%)

USD 0.54B
BFTR 0.00 % 0.00 %

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VNMC 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Trucking) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.63% 78% C+ 63% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 8.63% 78% C+ 60% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 3.97% 78% C+ 57% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 3.97% 78% C+ 52% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 416.92% 100% F 97% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 416.92% 100% F 97% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 51.91% 89% A- 87% B+
Dividend Return 51.91% 89% A- 87% B+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 57.74% 22% F 34% F
Risk Adjusted Return 89.91% 89% A- 94% A
Market Capitalization 14.06B 90% A- 94% A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.