Head-To-Head Review: Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) & Its Peers

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

55.5% of shares of all “TRANS – SERVICES” companies are owned by institutional investors. 13.9% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.3% of shares of all “TRANS – SERVICES” companies are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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	2.83%	-225.72%	-0.80%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Proficient Auto Logistics and its rivals, as reported 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	469	1467	1594	94	2.36

Proficient Auto Logistics presently has a consensus target price of $12.50, indicating a potential upside of 70.65%. As a group, “TRANS – SERVICES” companies have a potential upside of 7.79%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than its rivals.

Volatility and Risk

Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 2.53, indicating that its share price is 153% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Proficient Auto Logistics’ rivals have a beta of 0.87, indicating that their average share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and its rivals revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Proficient Auto Logistics	$240.85 million	-$8.48 million	244.17
Proficient Auto Logistics Competitors	$8.79 billion	$179.07 million	18.15

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

Summary

Proficient Auto Logistics rivals beat Proficient Auto Logistics on 8 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.