SAIA Quick Ratio Analysis
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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 percentileSAIA
1.37x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
2.67x
Prior Period
1.27x(Jul 2026)
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.
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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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1.37x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
2.67x
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