Saia, Inc.
SAIA scores 55.1 on the Conservative profile, blending a fundamental score (80% weight, emphasizing quality and stability (84% of fundamental weight)) with a machine-learning signal (20% weight) trained on 82 features across 30 years of data.
Moderate penalties (-3.9 points) reflect identified risk factors. The overall score balances these against the stock's fundamental strengths.
These features are direct inputs to the machine learning model. The model was trained on these signals alongside 100 features (including 12 momentum/technical indicators) to produce the ML percentile score.
| Stock | Score | P/E | Rev Growth | Margin | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAIA | 55.1 | 43.2 | 0.8% | 7.9% | $11.0B |
| FER | 83.7 | 12.2 | 7.4% | 35.3% | $51.9B |
| NDSN | 76.3 | 35.1 | 3.8% | 17.4% | $16.6B |
| OMAB | 76.1 | 20.1 | 4.3% | 32.7% | $6.2B |
| ODFL | 75.8 | 39.8 | -0.9% | 20.4% | $40.6B |
| FAST | 72.7 | 42.6 | 8.7% | 15.3% | $53.3B |
| WWD | 70.9 | 47.8 | 7.3% | 12.4% | $22.8B |
| CSX | 70.9 | 26.5 | -3.1% | 20.5% | $76.0B |
| LECO | 70.9 | 31.5 | -4.4% | 11.6% | $16.2B |
| CTAS | 70.4 | 41.9 | 7.7% | 17.5% | $77.7B |
| PCAR | 70.4 | 28.2 | -4.2% | 12.4% | $66.7B |
| RYAAY | 69.7 | 13.0 | 3.8% | 11.6% | $34.3B |
| CPRT | 69.1 | 23.0 | 9.7% | 33.4% | $36.3B |
| FELE | 68.5 | 35.5 | -2.1% | 8.9% | $4.8B |
| AEIS | 67.8 | 81.2 | 21.4% | 8.3% | $11.9B |
| IESC | 67.7 | 30.9 | 16.9% | 9.1% | $10.3B |
| Sector Average | 45.2 | 64.5 | 19.0% | -48.2% | — |
Saia, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 400 and 10,000 pounds; and other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 176 owned and leased facilities; and owned approximately 5,600 tractors and 19,300 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Stock is losing momentum near highs. The 200-day SMA is flattening or beginning to turn. Historically, this stage precedes distribution.
| Metric | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $790M | $840M | $817M | $788M |
| Gross Profit | $173M | $214M | $144M | $113M |
| Operating Income | $64M | $119M | $99M | $70M |
| Net Income | $48M | $86M | $71M | $50M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.77 | $3.22 | $2.67 | $1.86 |
| Gross Margin | 21.9% | 25.4% | 17.7% | 14.3% |
| Operating Margin | 8.1% | 14.1% | 12.2% | 8.9% |
| Net Margin | 6.0% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Year | Low | High | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $187.02 | $365.50 | 64.6% | Wide |
| 2022 | $168.03 | $342.99 | 68.5% | Wide |
| 2023 | $204.02 | $461.92 | 77.5% | Wide |
| 2024 | $358.90 | $628.34 | 54.6% | Wide |
| 2025 | $229.12 | $538.03 | 80.5% | Wide |
Growth estimates have been dampened based on technical and fundamental signals. This is a post-hoc adjustment to prevent overly optimistic projections for stocks showing declining momentum or deteriorating fundamentals.
Scores are generated by a multi-stage ML pipeline combining fundamental analysis, ensemble predictions, and structural risk signals. All data is for research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.