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SAIA Saia PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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.

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 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.

Average
21.19
Median
20.4
Minimum
10.07
Maximum
40.96

Saia PE ratio by year

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%

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, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
25.66
5-year avg
23
10-year avg
21.19
15-year avg
23.25

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 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

Frequently asked questions

What is Saia's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 31.6 as of Oct 2, 2023.

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

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 25.66.

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

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 23.0.

What is the highest PE ratio for SAIA?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 40.96 in the Mar 2021 quarter.

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

The current PE ratio of SAIA is 49% 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 (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.