Saia [SAIA] vs Knight-Swift [KNX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Saia
NASDAQ
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Knight-Swift
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Saia wins in 11 metrics, Knight-Swift wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Saia appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Saia | Knight-Swift | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.78 | 41.69 | Saia |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.28 | 0.97 | Knight-Swift |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 18.24 | 43.96 | Saia |
| PEG Ratio | 18.85 | 20.25 | Saia |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.34 | 9.37 | Knight-Swift |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.96% | 2.22% | Saia |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.17% | 3.89% | Saia |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.17% | 3.89% | Saia |
| Return on Equity | 12.69% | 2.30% | Saia |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.81% | 1.30% | Saia |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-459.86M | $-20.09M | Knight-Swift |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.17% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -23.55% | -19.61% | Knight-Swift |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.48 | 0.93 | Knight-Swift |
| Enterprise Value | $8.42B | $9.83B | Knight-Swift |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.60 | 1.32 | Knight-Swift |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.65% | 13.92% | Saia |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $121 | $46 | Saia |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $10.83 | $1.02 | Saia |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 2.00 | 1.18 | Knight-Swift |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Saia vs Knight-Swift Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saia | -0.20% | -3.20% | -3.79% | 6.75% | -42.80% | -36.29% |
| Knight-Swift | -0.82% | -0.44% | -12.59% | -4.77% | -24.79% | -22.04% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saia | -23.55% | 15.10% | 117.71% | 582.51% | 3,486.85% | 2,306.45% |
| Knight-Swift | -19.61% | -27.12% | -6.25% | 45.78% | 111.04% | 165.74% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Saia vs Knight-Swift
| Metric | SAIA | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $8.01B | $6.90B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 882,940 | 3,918,840 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 683,117 | 2,996,883 |
| Last Close | $283.72 | $41.11 |
| 52 Week Range | $229.12 - $624.55 | $36.69 - $61.51 |
| % from 52W High | -54.57% | -33.17% |
| All-Time High | $628.34 (Mar 04, 2024) | $64.35 (Jan 30, 2023) |
| % from All-Time High | -54.85% | -36.11% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | 0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.30% | 0.69% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 18.24 | 43.96 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $91.73 | $43.90 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.71 | $1.33 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $626.28M | $814.29M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-273,304,000 | $-100,283,000 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.17% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.50 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Saia vs Knight-Swift
| Metric | SAIA | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.78 | 41.69 |
| Forward P/E | 18.85 | 20.25 |
| PEG Ratio | 18.85 | 20.25 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.48 | 0.93 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.28 | 0.97 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $8.01B | $6.90B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.42B | $9.83B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.60 | 1.32 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.34 | 9.37 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 2.00 | 1.18 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $91.73 | $43.90 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Saia vs Knight-Swift
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SAIA | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $787.58M | $1.82B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $674.82M | $1.58B |
| Gross Profit | $112.76M | $246.20M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $70.17M | $66.69M |
| EBITDA | $128.89M | $277.49M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $65.57M | $40.53M |
| Income Tax | $15.76M | $10.30M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $49.81M | $30.23M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SAIA | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $16.54M | $209.48M |
| Total Current Assets | $469.60M | $1.45B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $327.70M | $1.65B |
| Long-Term Debt | $386.29M | $2.39B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.36B | $7.12B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.07B | $2.66B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.12B | $7.48B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SAIA | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $109.07M | $134.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-202.06M | $-49.86M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-93.82M | $-23.04M |
| Debt Repayment | $-348.77M | $-141.52M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SAIA | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.84M | 7.73M |
| Short Ratio | 2.89 | 2.88 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 882,940 | 3,918,840 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 683,117 | 2,996,883 |
| Shares Outstanding | 26.53M | 161.90M |
| Float Shares | 26.47M | 157.30M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.14% | 0.96% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Saia vs Knight-Swift
| Metric | SAIA | KNX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.50 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.17% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.54 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.28% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $1.62 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 07, 2025 |