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SAIA Current Ratio Analysis

1.52x

Higher than 60% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 142h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 1.52x means SAIA has $1.52 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its upcoming bills.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

SAIA

1.52x

Sector Median

1.18x

Sector Avg

2.81x

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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 1.52x means SAIA has $1.52 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its upcoming bills.

This level sits above the sector median of 1.18x, placing the company in the 60th percentile among peers — a moderately stronger liquidity position than most. No trend data is available because the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both reported as N/A, and there is no history of the last eight quarters. With no trend to assess, an investor cannot determine whether liquidity is improving or weakening; the single data point shows a healthy level but offers no directional insight. This combination of an above-median ratio with no trend information supports a neutral view: the stock is not at obvious liquidity risk, but there is no momentum signal for opportunity or concern. The metric neither contradicts nor reinforces the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it simply provides a static snapshot consistent with a balanced assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SAIA?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does SAIA's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

SAIA's Current Ratio of 1.52x compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.18x, placing it in the 60th percentile.

Who are SAIA's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Current Ratio include: BA (1.18x), AME (1.14x), PWR (1.14x), BLNK (1.23x), ROK (1.09x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.