SAIA Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 1141h 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 percentileSAIA
10.8%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
10.2%(Jul 2026)
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.
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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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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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