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SAIA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SAIA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SAIA had a positive cash flow from operations.
SAIA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SAIA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.10%, SAIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.23%, SAIA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
SAIA's Return On Invested Capital of 9.00% is amongst the best of the industry. SAIA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
SAIA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.73%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.83%.
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 better Profit Margin (8.77%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAIA has grown nicely.
SAIA has a Operating Margin of 11.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: SAIA outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
SAIA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.70%, SAIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SAIA is still creating some value.
SAIA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SAIA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SAIA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.65 indicates that SAIA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SAIA has a Altman-Z score of 7.65. This is amongst the best in the industry. SAIA outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
SAIA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, SAIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC10.3%
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.
SAIA has a better Current ratio (1.68) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
SAIA has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of SAIA (1.68) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SAIA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.36%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.67% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
SAIA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.96%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
SAIA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.12% yearly.
SAIA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-28.36%
EPS Next 2Y-9.35%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
EPS Next 5Y8.12%
Revenue Next Year0.31%
Revenue Next 2Y2.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.54%
Revenue Next 5Y5.97%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SAIA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.16.
SAIA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAIA is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, SAIA is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.72 indicates a quite expensive 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. SAIA is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SAIA is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of SAIA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y-9.35%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for SAIA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
329.94
+1.63 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.74%
Inst Owner Change1.33%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change-0.38%
Market Cap8.79B
Revenue(TTM)3.23B
Net Income(TTM)283.62M
Analysts75.56
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %7.06%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-3.31%
PT rev (3m)-2.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.72 | ||
| P/S | 2.72 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.12 | ||
| P/B | 3.48 | ||
| P/tB | 3.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.5 |
EPS(TTM)10.59
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)11.1
Fwd EY3.36%
FCF(TTM)-0.51
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)23.36
OCFY7.08%
SpS121.37
BVpS94.82
TBVpS94.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.21
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 | 7.65 |
F-Score4
WACC10.3%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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-28.36%
EPS Next 2Y-9.35%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
EPS Next 5Y8.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.43%
Sales Q2Q%-0.29%
Revenue Next Year0.31%
Revenue Next 2Y2.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.54%
Revenue Next 5Y5.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.36%
EBIT growth 3Y13.69%
EBIT growth 5Y26.1%
EBIT Next Year23.33%
EBIT Next 3Y17.53%
EBIT Next 5Y15.74%
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 2 / 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.