Saia Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 4/6
Saia has a total shareholder equity of $2.6B and total debt of $163.0M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 6.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $3.5B and $905.0M respectively. Saia's EBIT is $352.2M making its interest coverage ratio 21.6. It has cash and short-term investments of $19.7M.
Key information
6.32%
Debt to equity ratio
US$163.00m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 21.6x |
| Cash | US$19.72m |
| Equity | US$2.58b |
| Total liabilities | US$904.98m |
| Total assets | US$3.48b |
Recent financial health updates
Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Jul 22
Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Mar 25Recent updates
Saia: Network Growth Impresses Me, Profitability Does Not
Feb 11The Returns At Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Aren't Growing
Jan 02Saia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SAIA) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 36% Above Its Share Price
Aug 10Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Jul 22At US$295, Is It Time To Put Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) On Your Watch List?
Jul 07Saia, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
May 01Saia: Transporting Growth, Fueling Upside, Improving Technical Indicators
Apr 23Are Investors Undervaluing Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) By 28%?
Apr 21Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Apr 07Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Mar 25Saia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SAIA) 25% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Earnings
Mar 11Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)?
Mar 05Saia: Positioned For Growth Amid Deregulation And Industry Tailwinds
Feb 23Saia's Expansion Is Impressive--But Here's Why I'm Not Buying Yet
Feb 04Saia: Good Growth Prospects Should Drive Upside
Nov 19
Terminal Expansions And Tactical Relocations Set To Boost Growth And Profitability
Expanding and strategically relocating terminals like in Laredo, Texas, aims at long-term growth by enhancing operational efficiency and service quality.Saia, Inc.: Not A Star, But A Fairly Strong Company At A Fair Price
Aug 19Saia: Embedded Expectations Clamp Investment Return At Starting Multiples
Jul 20Saia: Recent Correction Is A Buying Opportunity
Apr 29Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: SAIA's short term assets ($434.6M) exceed its short term liabilities ($265.4M).
Long Term Liabilities: SAIA's short term assets ($434.6M) do not cover its long term liabilities ($639.6M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: SAIA's net debt to equity ratio (5.6%) is considered satisfactory.
Reducing Debt: SAIA's debt to equity ratio has increased from 0% to 6.3% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: SAIA's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (365%).
Interest Coverage: SAIA's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (21.6x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/17 15:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Saia, Inc. is covered by 30 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Brandon Oglenski | Barclays |
| Eric Morgan | Barclays |
| Brandon Oglenski | Barclays |