Saia Inc (SAIA)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 435,769 648,694 530,886 416,255 271,696
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 278,360 322,056 274,085 321,348 275,754
Current ratio 1.57 2.01 1.94 1.30 0.99

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $435,769K ÷ $278,360K
= 1.57

The current ratio of Saia Inc has shown a consistent improvement over the past five years, indicating a strengthening liquidity position. Starting at 0.99 in December 31, 2020, the ratio has steadily increased to 1.30 in December 31, 2021, further to 1.94 in December 31, 2022, and slightly improved to 2.01 in December 31, 2023. However, there was a slight decrease to 1.57 in December 31, 2024. Overall, the current ratio has been above 1, suggesting that Saia Inc has more current assets to cover its current liabilities, reflecting a healthy liquidity position in the recent years.