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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.
Network Expansion | Saia's aggressive terminal growth strategy positions the company for market share gains and improved operational efficiency, despite short-term costs |
Financial Performance | Recent quarterly results fell short of expectations, but strong volume growth and healthy gross margins signal potential for future profitability |
Pricing Pressures | Shifting business mix towards national accounts and retail services impacts pricing, challenging Saia's ability to balance growth with profitability |
Future Outlook | Analysts maintain optimism with price targets ranging from $400 to $575, anticipating margin expansion and improved operating leverage as new terminals mature |
Metrics to compare | SAIA | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipSAIAPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 35.1x | 12.0x | 11.9x | |
PEG Ratio | 3.12 | −0.72 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 5.9x | 3.8x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 4.2x | 1.2x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 11.4% | 24.6% | 23.7% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 9.8% | 6.9% | Unlock |