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SAIA Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

10.8%

Updated 59h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and SAIA’s current 10.8% means it earns $10.80 for every $100 of equity.

Sector Performance

41th percentile

SAIA

10.8%

Sector Median

13.2%

Sector Avg

16.4%

Prior Period

10.2%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and SAIA’s current 10.8% means it earns $10.80 for every $100 of equity.

That sits below the sector median of 13.2%, placing SAIA at the 41st percentile among sector peers, so roughly six in ten peers are more efficient at converting equity into profit. The metric is increasing: the most recent quarter’s 10.8% is up from 10.2% prior, a +5.9% quarter-over-quarter change, though year-over-year data is unavailable. A level below the median combined with a rising trend suggests the company is closing a profitability

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about SAIA?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

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SAIA

10.8%

Sector Median

13.2%

Sector Avg

16.4%

How SAIA's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.

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