The PE ratio for Saia stock stands at 31.6 as of Oct 2, 2023. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $12.65 and the stock price of $399.77 per share. An increase of 64% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 19.2 of the last four quarters.
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Saia has been 21.19. The current 31.6 P/E ratio is 49% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, SAIA's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2021 quarter at 40.96, with a price of $230.58 and an EPS of $5.63. The Dec 2015 quarter marked the lowest point at 10.07, with a price of $22.25 and an EPS of $2.21.
Maximum annual increase: 128.3% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -61.43% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.55 | -55.61% |
| 2021 | 35.03 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 34.18 | 60.77% |
| 2019 | 21.26 | 55.41% |
| 2018 | 13.68 | -30.98% |
| 2017 | 19.82 | -13.79% |
| 2016 | 22.99 | 128.3% |
| 2015 | 10.07 | -61.43% |
| 2014 | 26.11 | 47.43% |
| 2013 | 17.71 | 55.08% |
Currently, SAIA's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SAIA's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock ODFL, but it is higher than ARCB's and FWRD's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCB Arcbest Corp | 10.05 | $2.36B |
| FWRD Forward Air Corp | 12.08 | $1.76B |
| SAIA Saia Inc | 31.86 | $10.69B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 34.62 | $43.81B |
The price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 31.6 as of Oct 2, 2023.
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 25.66.
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 23.0.
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 40.96 in the Mar 2021 quarter.
The current PE ratio of SAIA is 49% higher than the 10-year historical average.
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 2, 2023), Saia's share price is $399.77. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2023 is $12.65. Therefore, Saia's PE ratio for today is 31.6. PE RATIO(31.6) = STOCK PRICE($399.77) / TTM EPS($12.65)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.