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SAIA Quick Ratio Analysis

1.37x

Updated 59h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities with its cash and near-cash assets; at 1.37x, SAIA holds $1.37 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt.

Sector Performance

80th percentile

SAIA

1.37x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

1.27x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities with its cash and near-cash assets; at 1.37x, SAIA holds $1.37 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt.

This is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing SAIA in the 80th percentile among its peers. The ratio increased 7.9% quarter over quarter, climbing from 1.27x, though no year-over-year figure is available to confirm a longer-term trend. The high level relative to peers plus recent upward movement indicates low near-term solvency risk, which reduces the chance of liquidity-driven downside. However, holding excess cash can also signal that resources are not being directed toward higher-return growth projects. This supports the

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SAIA?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

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SAIA

1.37x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

How SAIA's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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