Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) versus Its Peers Head to Head Contrast

Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) is one of 45 public companies in the “TRANS – SERVICES” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Proficient Auto Logistics to similar companies based on the strength of its risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and its rivals top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Proficient Auto Logistics	$240.85 million	-$8.48 million	-459.50
Proficient Auto Logistics Competitors	$8.78 billion	$179.07 million	-13.53

Proficient Auto Logistics’ rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics. Proficient Auto Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

Profitability

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Proficient Auto Logistics	-3.12%	-1.44%	-0.95%
Proficient Auto Logistics Competitors	2.40%	-215.54%	-0.67%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.5% of shares of all “TRANS – SERVICES” companies are held by institutional investors. 13.9% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.0% of shares of all “TRANS – SERVICES” companies 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Proficient Auto Logistics and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Proficient Auto Logistics	1	1	2	0	2.25
Proficient Auto Logistics Competitors	492	1492	1597	94	2.35

Proficient Auto Logistics currently has a consensus price target of $12.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.02%. As a group, “TRANS – SERVICES” companies have a potential upside of 2.17%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than its rivals.

Volatility & Risk

Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 2.4, suggesting that its share price is 140% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Proficient Auto Logistics’ rivals have a beta of 0.93, suggesting that their average share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Proficient Auto Logistics rivals beat Proficient Auto Logistics on 9 of the 13 factors compared.

About Proficient Auto Logistics

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. focuses on providing auto transportation and logistics services in North America. It primarily focuses on transporting and delivering finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, ports of entry, and rail yards to a network of automotive dealerships. The company operates approximately 1,130 auto transport vehicles and trailers, including 615 company-owned transport vehicles and trailers. It serves auto companies, electric vehicle producers, auto dealers, auto auctions, rental car companies, and auto leasing companies. The company was formerly known as AH Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. in October 2023. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.