Quick Ratio
Higher than 82% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 535h ago
Sector Performance
82th percentileSAIA
1.27x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.72x
Deep Analysis
Saia’s quick ratio of 1.27x means it has $1.27 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating solid short-term liquidity.
This is well above the sector median of 0.74x, placing Saia in the 80th percentile among its Industrials peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there is no trend data for the last eight quarters, so the direction of the metric cannot be assessed. A strong liquidity level with no available trend implies limited near-term balance-sheet risk, but provides no signal about whether that strength is improving or eroding. This combination reduces uncertainty around default risk, yet offers no momentum to build a bullish or bearish case. The high quick ratio supports the NEUTRAL verdict by confirming the company is not under financial stress, but without trend data it does not justify a more decisive rating.
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.
How does SAIA's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
SAIA's Quick Ratio of 1.27x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.68x, placing it in the 82th percentile.
Who are SAIA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by Quick Ratio include: AVY (0.68x), BLDR (0.71x), ROK (0.62x), GXO (0.75x), PLUG (0.61x).
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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1.27x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.72x
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