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SAIA Gross Margin Analysis

14.0%

Higher than 23% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 142h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of delivering its services, so SAIA's 14.0% means it retains $0.14 of every sales dollar for overhead and profit.

Sector Performance

23th percentile

SAIA

14.0%

Sector Median

29.0%

Sector Avg

662.6%

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Deep Analysis

This is well below the industrials sector median of 29.0%, placing SAIA in the 23rd percentile among its peers—meaning 77% of competitors have a higher gross margin. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all reported as N/A, so no directional movement can be assessed from the available data. A low gross margin combined with the absence of trend information suggests limited pricing power or high cost structure, which heightens risk because there is no evidence of improvement. This metric underperforms the sector and contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a low margin typically signals a weaker competitive position that would warrant a more cautious view.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about SAIA?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does SAIA's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

SAIA's Gross Margin of 14.0% compares to a Industrials sector median of 29.0%, placing it in the 23th percentile.

Who are SAIA's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Industrials peers by Gross Margin include: AVY (28.9%), BLDR (28.3%), BE (30.0%), SAVE (31.3%), AAL (26.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.