SAIA INC (SAIA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SAIA - US78709Y1055 - Common Stock
250.48 USD
-2.77 (-1.09%)
250.48 USD
0 (0%)
SAIA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. SAIA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SAIA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SAIA was profitable.
In the past year SAIA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SAIA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SAIA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.10%, SAIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SAIA (11.23%) is better than 67.44% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.00%, SAIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SAIA is significantly above the industry average of 7.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.73%) for SAIA is well above the current ROIC(9.00%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.23% | ||
| ROIC | 9% |
ROA(3y)13.87%
ROA(5y)12.85%
ROE(3y)18.86%
ROE(5y)18.34%
ROIC(3y)15.73%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
1.3 Margins
SAIA has a Profit Margin of 8.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: SAIA outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
SAIA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.73%, SAIA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAIA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.70%, SAIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
SAIA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.77% | ||
| GM | 72.7% |
OM growth 3Y1.57%
OM growth 5Y12.17%
PM growth 3Y0.66%
PM growth 5Y12.13%
GM growth 3Y0.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SAIA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SAIA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SAIA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SAIA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SAIA has an Altman-Z score of 6.35. This indicates that SAIA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SAIA's Altman-Z score of 6.35 is amongst the best of the industry. SAIA outperforms 88.37% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that SAIA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SAIA (0.09) is better than 83.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC11.31%
2.3 Liquidity
SAIA has a Current Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that SAIA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SAIA (1.68) is better than 79.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.68 indicates that SAIA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.68, SAIA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SAIA have decreased strongly by -24.36% in the last year.
SAIA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.67% yearly.
SAIA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.96%.
SAIA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.36%
EPS 3Y12.53%
EPS 5Y25.67%
EPS Q2Q%-6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%-0.29%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-30.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.71%
EPS Next 3Y2.2%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue Next Year0.31%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.65, the valuation of SAIA can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SAIA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SAIA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SAIA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SAIA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, SAIA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SAIA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SAIA is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SAIA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y-8.71%
EPS Next 3Y2.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SAIA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
250.48
-2.77 (-1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.47%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change1.3%
Market Cap6.67B
Revenue(TTM)3.23B
Net Income(TTM)283.62M
Analysts77.04
Price Target341.66 (36.4%)
Short Float %7.24%
Short Ratio3.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.8%
Min EPS beat(2)9.4%
Max EPS beat(2)24.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.92%
Max EPS beat(4)24.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.57%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.24%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.17%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.03%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.31%
PT rev (1m)1.1%
PT rev (3m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.25 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.72 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
EPS(TTM)10.59
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)11.26
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)-0.51
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)23.36
OCFY9.33%
SpS121.37
BVpS94.82
TBVpS94.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number150.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.23% | ||
| ROCE | 11.83% | ||
| ROIC | 9% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.15% | ||
| OM | 11.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.77% | ||
| GM | 72.7% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)13.87%
ROA(5y)12.85%
ROE(3y)18.86%
ROE(5y)18.34%
ROIC(3y)15.73%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
ROICexc(3y)17.22%
ROICexc(5y)16.06%
ROICexgc(3y)17.38%
ROICexgc(5y)16.23%
ROCE(3y)20.67%
ROCE(5y)19.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.47%
OM growth 3Y1.57%
OM growth 5Y12.17%
PM growth 3Y0.66%
PM growth 5Y12.13%
GM growth 3Y0.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 265.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 19.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.35 |
F-Score4
WACC11.31%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)325.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)269.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.36%
EPS 3Y12.53%
EPS 5Y25.67%
EPS Q2Q%-6.94%
EPS Next Y-30.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.71%
EPS Next 3Y2.2%
EPS Next 5Y9.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%-0.29%
Revenue Next Year0.31%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.36%
EBIT growth 3Y13.69%
EBIT growth 5Y26.1%
EBIT Next Year21.49%
EBIT Next 3Y19.73%
EBIT Next 5Y16.41%
FCF growth 1Y-111.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.16%
OCF growth 3Y15.12%
OCF growth 5Y16.42%
SAIA INC / SAIA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SAIA INC (SAIA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SAIA.
What is the valuation status of SAIA INC (SAIA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SAIA INC (SAIA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of SAIA stock?
SAIA INC (SAIA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of SAIA INC (SAIA) stock?
The financial health rating of SAIA INC (SAIA) is 5 / 10.