Saia Inc (SAIA) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Saia Inc (SAIA) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.053x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($137.31 Million) by net assets ($2.58 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See SAIA net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Saia Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Saia Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Saia Inc (SAIA) cash earnings ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Saia Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Saia Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Hedef Holdings AS
IS:HEDEF
|
0.025x |
|
REC Limited
NSE:RECLTD
|
-0.035x |
|
Samsung SDS Co Ltd
KO:018260
|
0.033x |
|
Futu Holdings Limited
F:6FHA
|
0.035x |
|
SK TELECOM CO.LTD.ADR 5/9
F:KMBA
|
0.085x |
|
The AES Corporation
NYSE:AES
|
0.128x |
|
Gongniu Group Co Ltd
SHG:603195
|
0.084x |
|
Eurofins Scientific SE
PA:ERF
|
0.220x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Saia Inc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Saia Inc from 1998 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see SAIA market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $2.58 Billion | $594.97 Million | 0.231x | -8.60% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.31 Billion | $583.70 Million | 0.253x | -15.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.94 Billion | $577.95 Million | 0.298x | -0.61% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.58 Billion | $473.03 Million | 0.300x | -4.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.22 Billion | $382.59 Million | 0.314x | -2.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | $961.29 Million | $309.14 Million | 0.322x | -3.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | $815.23 Million | $272.88 Million | 0.335x | -9.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | $695.86 Million | $256.44 Million | 0.369x | +36.07% |
| 2017-12-31 | $582.83 Million | $157.85 Million | 0.271x | -10.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | $483.08 Million | $145.78 Million | 0.302x | -9.52% |
| 2015-12-31 | $427.89 Million | $142.71 Million | 0.334x | +26.13% |
| 2014-12-31 | $386.37 Million | $102.17 Million | 0.264x | -20.45% |
| 2013-12-31 | $304.79 Million | $101.31 Million | 0.332x | -15.97% |
| 2012-12-31 | $254.52 Million | $100.67 Million | 0.396x | +49.02% |
| 2011-12-31 | $219.30 Million | $58.21 Million | 0.265x | +134.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | $206.36 Million | $23.39 Million | 0.113x | +63.04% |
| 2009-12-31 | $202.68 Million | $14.09 Million | 0.070x | -81.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | $218.68 Million | $82.34 Million | 0.377x | +63.28% |
| 2007-12-31 | $200.65 Million | $46.27 Million | 0.231x | -38.47% |
| 2006-12-31 | $203.16 Million | $76.14 Million | 0.375x | +2.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | $228.39 Million | $83.35 Million | 0.365x | +40.77% |
| 2004-12-31 | $211.73 Million | $54.89 Million | 0.259x | -15.99% |
| 2003-12-31 | $188.81 Million | $58.27 Million | 0.309x | +6.64% |
| 2002-12-31 | $174.28 Million | $50.44 Million | 0.289x | -3.28% |
| 2001-12-31 | $229.65 Million | $68.72 Million | 0.299x | -12.40% |
| 2000-12-31 | $203.51 Million | $69.52 Million | 0.342x | +65.94% |
| 1999-12-31 | $198.93 Million | $40.95 Million | 0.206x | -20.20% |
| 1998-12-31 | $79.94 Million | $20.62 Million | 0.258x | -- |
About Saia Inc
Saia, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 100 and 10,000 pounds. It also offers other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2024, it operated 214 owned and leased terminals; and owned approximately 6,6… Read more