SAIA Saia PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Saia stock stands at 26.74 as of Mar 21, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $13.57 and the stock price of $362.9 per share. A decrease of 24% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 35.0 of the last four quarters.
SAIA PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Saia has been 22.87. The current 26.74 P/E ratio is 17% 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.
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
Currently, SAIA's PE ratio is higher than its 3 and 10-year averages, but it is lower than its 5-year average.
SAIA PE vs 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 | 9.7 | $1.66B |
| SAIA Saia Inc | 26.74 | $9.66B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 29.99 | $35.12B |
| FWRD Forward Air Corp | N/A | $615.28M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Saia's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 26.74 as of Mar 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Saia (SAIA)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 26.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Saia (SAIA)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for SAIA stock is 27.82.
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 17% 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 (Mar 21, 2025), Saia's share price is $362.9. 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 26.74. PE RATIO(26.74) = STOCK PRICE($362.9) / TTM EPS($13.57)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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