Saia Inc (SAIA) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Saia Inc (SAIA) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.27x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $37.48 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($137.31 Million). Explore SAIA capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Saia Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1998–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Saia Inc across 28 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does Saia Inc generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Saia Inc (1998–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Saia Inc. Check SAIA cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.05x | $27.33 Million | $594.97 Million | $567.64 Million | ▲ +105.8% |
| 2024 | -0.79x | $-459.86 Million | $583.70 Million | $1.04 Billion | ▼ -429.8% |
| 2023 | 0.24x | $138.07 Million | $577.95 Million | $439.88 Million | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2022 | 0.22x | $105.60 Million | $473.03 Million | $367.43 Million | ▼ -11.8% |
| 2021 | 0.25x | $96.85 Million | $382.59 Million | $285.75 Million | ▲ +0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.25x | $78.00 Million | $309.14 Million | $231.14 Million | ▲ +565.9% |
| 2019 | -0.05x | $-14.78 Million | $272.88 Million | $287.65 Million | ▼ -142.4% |
| 2018 | 0.13x | $32.76 Million | $256.44 Million | $223.67 Million | ▲ +169.9% |
| 2017 | -0.18x | $-28.85 Million | $157.85 Million | $186.70 Million | ▼ -200.9% |
| 2016 | 0.18x | $26.41 Million | $145.78 Million | $119.36 Million | ▼ -54.0% |
| 2015 | 0.39x | $56.22 Million | $142.71 Million | $86.50 Million | ▲ +810.5% |
| 2014 | 0.04x | $4.42 Million | $102.17 Million | $97.75 Million | ▲ +117.5% |
| 2013 | -0.25x | $-25.05 Million | $101.31 Million | $126.36 Million | ▼ -271.0% |
| 2012 | 0.14x | $14.55 Million | $100.67 Million | $86.12 Million | ▲ +166.5% |
| 2011 | -0.22x | $-12.65 Million | $58.21 Million | $70.86 Million | ▼ -126.0% |
| 2010 | 0.84x | $19.57 Million | $23.39 Million | $3.81 Million | ▲ +105.9% |
| 2009 | 0.41x | $5.73 Million | $14.09 Million | $8.36 Million | ▼ -38.6% |
| 2008 | 0.66x | $54.53 Million | $82.34 Million | $27.81 Million | ▲ +162.3% |
| 2007 | -1.06x | $-49.22 Million | $46.27 Million | $95.49 Million | ▼ -373.6% |
| 2006 | -0.22x | $-17.10 Million | $76.14 Million | $93.23 Million | ▼ -218.8% |
| 2005 | 0.19x | $15.76 Million | $83.35 Million | $67.60 Million | ▲ +184.9% |
| 2004 | -0.22x | $-12.22 Million | $54.89 Million | $67.11 Million | ▼ -576.5% |
| 2003 | 0.05x | $2.72 Million | $58.27 Million | $55.55 Million | ▼ -86.4% |
| 2002 | 0.34x | $17.34 Million | $50.44 Million | $33.10 Million | ▼ -45.8% |
| 2001 | 0.63x | $43.56 Million | $68.72 Million | $25.16 Million | ▼ -36.6% |
| 2000 | 1.00x | $69.52 Million | $69.52 Million | $64.23 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.00x | $40.95 Million | $40.95 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.00x | $20.62 Million | $20.62 Million | $0.00 | — |