NASDAQ:SAIA

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$172.24

-2.59 (-1.48 %)

(As of 11/25/2020 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

$171.14

Now: $172.24▼

$174.80

50-Day Range

$136.22

MA: $154.87▼

$174.83

52-Week Range

$61.46

Now: $172.24▼

$176.07

Volume134,389 shs

Average Volume272,856 shs

Market Capitalization$4.51 billion

P/E Ratio41.11

Dividend YieldN/A

Beta1.03

Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Vs. ODFL, JBHT, UHAL, KNX, LSTR, and R

Should you be buying SAIA stock or one of its competitors? Companies in the sub-industry of "trucking" are considered alternatives and competitors to Saia, including Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), AMERCO (UHAL), Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX), Landstar System (LSTR), and Ryder System (R).

Saia vs. Old Dominion Freight Line Stock

Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) and Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:ODFL) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Saia and Old Dominion Freight Line's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Saia	6.25%	13.12%	7.33%
Old Dominion Freight Line	15.87%	20.47%	15.40%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Saia and Old Dominion Freight Line, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Saia	1	6	5	0	2.33
Old Dominion Freight Line	3	5	3	0	2.00

Saia currently has a consensus target price of $123.7273, suggesting a potential downside of 28.17%. Old Dominion Freight Line has a consensus target price of $185.2727, suggesting a potential downside of 8.69%. Given Old Dominion Freight Line's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Old Dominion Freight Line is more favorable than Saia.

Risk & Volatility

Saia has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Old Dominion Freight Line has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Saia and Old Dominion Freight Line's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Saia	$1.79 billion	2.52	$113.72 million	$4.23	40.72
Old Dominion Freight Line	$4.11 billion	5.79	$615.52 million	$5.11	39.71

Old Dominion Freight Line has higher revenue and earnings than Saia. Old Dominion Freight Line is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Saia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

73.3% of Old Dominion Freight Line shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Saia shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.7% of Old Dominion Freight Line shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Old Dominion Freight Line beats Saia on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Saia vs. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock

Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) and J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Saia and J.B. Hunt Transport Services' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Saia	6.25%	13.12%	7.33%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	5.31%	21.07%	8.96%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Saia and J.B. Hunt Transport Services' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Saia	$1.79 billion	2.52	$113.72 million	$4.23	40.72
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	$9.17 billion	1.57	$516.32 million	$4.89	27.78

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has higher revenue and earnings than Saia. J.B. Hunt Transport Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Saia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Saia has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

73.4% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Saia shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Saia and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Saia	1	6	5	0	2.33
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	0	10	8	0	2.44

Saia currently has a consensus price target of $123.7273, indicating a potential downside of 28.17%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a consensus price target of $136.7059, indicating a potential upside of 0.63%. Given J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe J.B. Hunt Transport Services is more favorable than Saia.

Summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services beats Saia on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Saia vs. AMERCO Stock

AMERCO (NASDAQ:UHAL) and Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares AMERCO and Saia's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AMERCO	$3.98 billion	2.04	$442.05 million	$15.10	27.42
Saia	$1.79 billion	2.52	$113.72 million	$4.23	40.72

AMERCO has higher revenue and earnings than Saia. AMERCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Saia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

35.2% of AMERCO shares are held by institutional investors. 42.6% of AMERCO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Saia shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

AMERCO has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Saia has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares AMERCO and Saia's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AMERCO	10.22%	5.83%	1.90%
Saia	6.25%	13.12%	7.33%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for AMERCO and Saia, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AMERCO	0	0	1	0	3.00
Saia	1	6	5	0	2.33

Saia has a consensus price target of $123.7273, suggesting a potential downside of 28.17%. Given Saia's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Saia is more favorable than AMERCO.

Saia vs. Knight-Swift Transportation Stock

Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE:KNX) and Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

84.4% of Knight-Swift Transportation shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.5% of Knight-Swift Transportation shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Saia shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Knight-Swift Transportation has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Saia has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Knight-Swift Transportation and Saia's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Knight-Swift Transportation	7.30%	6.97%	4.81%
Saia	6.25%	13.12%	7.33%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Knight-Swift Transportation and Saia, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Knight-Swift Transportation	1	6	10	0	2.53
Saia	1	6	5	0	2.33

Knight-Swift Transportation presently has a consensus price target of $48.7222, indicating a potential upside of 19.24%. Saia has a consensus price target of $123.7273, indicating a potential downside of 28.17%. Given Knight-Swift Transportation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Knight-Swift Transportation is more favorable than Saia.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Knight-Swift Transportation and Saia's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Knight-Swift Transportation	$4.84 billion	1.43	$309.21 million	$2.17	18.83
Saia	$1.79 billion	2.52	$113.72 million	$4.23	40.72

Knight-Swift Transportation has higher revenue and earnings than Saia. Knight-Swift Transportation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Saia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Knight-Swift Transportation beats Saia on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Saia vs. Landstar System Stock

Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) and Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Landstar System and Saia's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Landstar System	$4.08 billion	1.23	$227.72 million	$5.72	22.79
Saia	$1.79 billion	2.52	$113.72 million	$4.23	40.72

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Saia. Landstar System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Saia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Landstar System and Saia's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Landstar System	4.62%	28.19%	14.30%
Saia	6.25%	13.12%	7.33%

Volatility & Risk

Landstar System has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Saia has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Landstar System and Saia, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Landstar System	1	9	1	0	2.00
Saia	1	6	5	0	2.33

Landstar System presently has a consensus price target of $123.3636, indicating a potential downside of 5.37%. Saia has a consensus price target of $123.7273, indicating a potential downside of 28.17%. Given Landstar System's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Landstar System is more favorable than Saia.

Summary

Landstar System beats Saia on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Saia vs. Ryder System Stock

Ryder System (NYSE:R) and Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Ryder System and Saia's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ryder System	$8.93 billion	0.37	$-24,410,000.00	$4.96	12.24
Saia	$1.79 billion	2.52	$113.72 million	$4.23	40.72

Saia has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ryder System. Ryder System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Saia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Ryder System and Saia's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ryder System	-3.84%	0.29%	0.05%
Saia	6.25%	13.12%	7.33%

Volatility and Risk

Ryder System has a beta of 1.96, meaning that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Saia has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Ryder System and Saia, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ryder System	1	4	4	0	2.33
Saia	1	6	5	0	2.33

Ryder System currently has a consensus price target of $52.7778, indicating a potential downside of 13.04%. Saia has a consensus price target of $123.7273, indicating a potential downside of 28.17%. Given Ryder System's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ryder System is more favorable than Saia.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.0% of Ryder System shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Ryder System shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Saia shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Saia beats Ryder System on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.