SAIA Saia PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Saia stock stands at 27.33 as of Apr 2, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $13.57 and the stock price of $370.82 per share. A decrease of 22% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 35.0 of the last four quarters.

SAIA PE ratio history

How has SAIA's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Saia has been 22.96. The current 27.33 P/E ratio is 19% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, SAIA's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2024 quarter at 42.21, with a price of $585 and an EPS of $13.86. The Dec 2015 quarter marked the lowest point at 10.07, with a price of $22.25 and an EPS of $2.21.

Today
27.33
Average
22.96
Median
21.26
Minimum
10.07
Maximum
42.21

Saia PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 128.3% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -87.46% in 2011

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 33.58 2.07% $455.73 $13.57
2023 32.9 111.58% $438.22 $13.32
2022 15.55 -55.61% $209.68 $13.48
2021 35.03 2.49% $337.03 $9.62
2020 34.18 60.77% $180.8 $5.29
2019 21.26 55.41% $93.12 $4.38
2018 13.68 -30.98% $55.82 $4.08
2017 19.82 -13.79% $70.75 $3.57
2016 22.99 128.3% $44.15 $1.92
2015 10.07 -61.43% $22.25 $2.21
2014 26.11 47.43% $55.36 $2.12
2013 17.71 55.08% $32.05 $1.81
2012 11.42 -34.1% $15.41 $1.35
2011 17.33 -87.46% $8.32 $0.48
2010 138.25 N/A $11.06 $0.08

Saia PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 33.58 7.9% $455.73 $13.57
Sep 2024 31.12 -6.38% $437.26 $14.05
Jun 2024 33.24 -21.25% $474.29 $14.27
Mar 2024 42.21 28.3% $585 $13.86
Dec 2023 32.9 4.41% $438.22 $13.32
Sep 2023 31.51 16.4% $398.65 $12.65
Jun 2023 27.07 32.7% $342.41 $12.65
Mar 2023 20.4 31.19% $272.08 $13.34
Dec 2022 15.55 11.47% $209.68 $13.48
Sep 2022 13.95 -3.86% $190 $13.62
Jun 2022 14.51 -33.29% $188 $12.96
Mar 2022 21.75 -37.91% $243.82 $11.21
Dec 2021 35.03 22.87% $337.03 $9.62
Sep 2021 28.51 -5.97% $238.03 $8.35
Jun 2021 30.32 -25.98% $209.49 $6.91

SAIA average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of SAIA for the past years

Currently, SAIA's PE ratio is higher than its 3 and 10-year averages, but it is lower than its 5-year average.

3-year avg
26.91
5-year avg
28.44
10-year avg
22.96
15-year avg
24.39

SAIA PE vs peers

What is SAIA's PE ratio compared to its peers

SAIA's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock ODFL, but it is higher than ARCB's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ARCB Arcbest Corp 9.86 $1.69B
SAIA Saia Inc 27.33 $9.87B
ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc 30.87 $36.15B
FWRD Forward Air Corp N/A $630.56M

Frequently asked questions

What is Saia's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 27.33 as of Apr 2, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Saia (SAIA)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 26.91.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Saia (SAIA)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 28.44.

What is the highest PE ratio for SAIA?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 42.21 in the Mar 2024 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for SAIA compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of SAIA is 19% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is SAIA's PE ratio calculated (Saia PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 2, 2025), Saia's share price is $370.82. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $13.57. Therefore, Saia's PE ratio for today is 27.33. PE RATIO(27.33) = STOCK PRICE($370.82) / TTM EPS($13.57)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.