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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
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#4459
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Market Dominance
Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
Transportation
$192M
Ross Berner
We are a leading non-union, specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on June 13, 2023. Our principal executive offices are located at 12276 San Jose Blvd, Suite 426, Jacksonville, FL.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UGP ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC | 79 | 90 | 95 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. | 78 | 94 | 97 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DHT DHT Holdings, Inc. | 75 | 84 | 88 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 75 | 86 | 95 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NAT NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd | 75 | 82 | 88 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMX AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV/ | 74 | 86 | 81 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAC Pacific Airport Group | 73 | 94 | 80 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 73 | 82 | 94 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRMD TORM plc | 73 | 86 | 94 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VIV TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A. | 73 | 82 | 90 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAL Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc | 31 | 24 | 38 | 23 | - | 65.5x | - | - | - | -2.4% | -1.5% | -100.0% | 0.0% | 23.0x | $192M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 16.9x | 6.1x | 11.9% | 3.2% | 52.6% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3x | - | REF |
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc (PAL) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 31.1/100. It ranks #4459 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Moderate investment profile
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 24 | 10 | +14ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 23 | 15 | +8ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 38 | 38 | 0NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 52 | 85 | -33DRAG |
| STABILITY | 13 | 7 | +6ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 44 | 42 | +2NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 0.0% vs WACC 8.1% (spread -8.1%)
GM N/A vs sector 53%, OM -2% vs sector 15%
Capital turnover 0.00x
Rev growth -100%
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA 6.4x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc (PAL) as Avoid with a composite score of 31.1/100 at a current price of $7.48. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 31.1/100 places it at rank #4459 in our full universe.
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Fair Value
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 31.1/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4459 of 7,333 stocks, PAL falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc registers a weak quality score of just 24/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports net margins of -1.5% (sector avg: 7.7%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
With a value score of 38/100, PAL appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 65.55x, a P/B ratio of 0.57x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
With an investment score of 52/100, PAL exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -100.0% vs. a sector average of 4.2%. The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 23/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at -100.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.87 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc registers a low stability score of 13/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.00x (sector avg: 1.3x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 44/100 for PAL suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.87), elevated leverage (D/E: 23.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $192M market cap (micro-cap), Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc is a micro-cap company in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4459 of 7,333 overall (39th percentile). Key comparisons include operating margins of -2.4% below the 14.8% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services peers.
While PAL currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Stability (13) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 973% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 116% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Debt/Equity 1697% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Proficient Auto Logistics' stock price is sensitive to...
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Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ:PAL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript February 9, 2026Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock beats earnings expectations.
Proficient Auto Logistics Inc (PAL) reports a robust 11.5% increase in Q4 revenue, despite facing a competitive pricing environment and market volatility.
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) Q4 2025 earnings call: revenue +11%, EBITDA +32%, 2026 margin plan and risks.