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SAIA P/E Ratio Analysis

44.3x

Updated 121h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current P/E ratio of 44.3x means investors are paying $44.30 for every $1 of SAIA’s trailing earnings, indicating a high price relative to profits.

Sector Performance

82th percentile

SAIA

44.3x

Sector Median

24.3x

Sector Avg

35.8x

Prior Period

45.2x(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

The current P/E ratio of 44.3x means investors are paying $44.30 for every $1 of SAIA’s trailing earnings, indicating a high price relative to profits.

This ratio sits well above the sector median of 24.7x, placing SAIA in the 82nd percentile among its peers — meaning it is more expensive than 82% of comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the P/E has declined by 2.1%, from 45.2x to 44.3x. The combination of a high P/E level with a slight downward trend suggests that while the stock remains richly valued, the compression may reduce some valuation risk. That said, the elevated ratio still signals limited near-term upside potential unless earnings growth accelerates. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the expensive multiple offsets the modest improvement in valuation from the quarterly decline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about SAIA?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are SAIA's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: SHOP (111.6x), BROS (112.2x), KLIC (127.4x), BIDU (135.2x), IRM (136.8x).

The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

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SAIA

44.3x

Sector Median

24.3x

Sector Avg

35.8x

How SAIA's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.

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