Is PANL a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 52.5/100. It is ranked #1,684 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 65/100, Momentum 65/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for PANL?

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 52.5 ranks it #1,684 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is PANL in?

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. operates in the Industrials sector (Transportation industry) with a market cap of $466 million. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does PANL pay a dividend?

Yes, PANL pays a dividend with a current yield of 5.91%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $59.10 in annual dividend income.

What is PANL's P/E ratio?

PANL has a trailing P/E ratio of 33.91x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is PANL?

PANL's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 18.9%. ROE: 2.9% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is PANL valued compared to peers?

PANL's value factor score is 65/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 33.9x, EV/EBITDA 15.2x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is PANL's debt level?

PANL's debt-to-equity ratio is 24%. Sector average: 70%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

PANL has a beta of 0.87, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 45/100.

Does PANL have high short interest?

PANL's short interest factor score is 48/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

PANL Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Hold (Score 52.5/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
PANL	-2.15%	0.00%	-12.69%	+5.96%	+72.75%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-2.08%	-3.60%	-13.03%	+6.32%	+43.22%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.76%	-4.73%	-13.58%	-4.61%	+33.85%	-	-	-

Metric	PANL	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	33.9x	+20%
EV/EBITDA	15.2x	+168%
Price / Book	1.0x

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STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.3x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.8x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	21.9x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
PANL Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.	53	50	65	65	33.9x	2.9%	18.9%	2.0%	28.3%	24.0x	$466M
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.2%	-	-	-	-	-	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-6.6%	-	-	-	-	-	5.4%	10.7%	10.6%	7.6%	3.9%
ROE %	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	5.5%	6.3%	9.5%	22.6%	20.7%	6.5%	8.1%	10.4%	4.6%	4.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

-6.6%

5.4%

10.7%

10.6%

7.6%

3.9%

ROE %

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

5.5%

6.3%

9.5%

22.6%

20.7%

6.5%

8.1%

10.4%

4.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$601M	$632M	$537M	$499M	$700M	$718M	$383M	$412M	$373M	$386M	$238M	$287M
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$55M	$69M	$71M	$56M	$40M	$54M
Gross Margin	18.9%	---	---	---	---	---	14.4%	16.6%	19.1%	14.5%	16.7%	18.9%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$18M	$19M	$18M	$16M	$15M	$14M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$591M	$488M	$455M	$594M	$639M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$39M	$41M	$48M	$45M	$106M	$79M	$20M	$23M	$36M	$16M	$13M	$21M
EBIT	$35M	$41M	$48M	$45M	$106M	$79M	$20M	$23M	$36M	$16M	$13M	$21M
EBITDA	$39M	$41M	$48M	$45M	$106M	$79M	$38M	$46M	$51M	$34M	$30M	$33M
Operating Margin	6.1%	6.5%	9.0%	8.9%	15.1%	11.0%	5.1%	5.6%	9.7%	4.2%	5.4%	7.1%
EBITDA Margin	6.4%	6.5%	9.0%	8.9%	15.1%	11.0%	10.0%	11.1%	13.8%	8.8%	12.5%	11.4%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$8M	$9M	$9M	$8M	$6M	$6M
	—	$632M	$537M	$499M	$700M	$718M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$366K	$389K	$417K	$443K	$605K	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$14M	$20M	$32M	$29M	$86M	$72M	$13M	$17M	$24M	$9M	$9M	$13M
Net Margin	2.0%	3.2%	5.9%	5.7%	12.2%	10.1%	3.3%	4.1%	6.4%	2.4%	3.9%	4.7%
	$0.30	$0.30	$0.64	$0.59	$1.79	$1.53	$0.26	$0.27	$0.42	$0.20	$0.21	$0.32
Diluted EPS	$0.30	$0.30	$0.63	$0.58	$1.76	$1.50	$0.26	$0.27	$0.42	$0.20	$0.21	$0.32
Weighted Avg Basic	—	64M	45M	45M	44M	44M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	65M	46M	45M	45M	45M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$601M

$632M

$537M

$499M

$700M

$718M

$383M

$412M

$373M

$386M

$238M

$287M

—

$55M

$69M

$71M

$56M

$40M

$54M

Gross Margin

18.9%

---

14.4%

16.6%

19.1%

14.5%

16.7%

18.9%

—

$18M

$19M

$18M

$16M

$15M

$14M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$591M

$488M

$455M

$594M

$639M

—

$39M

$41M

$48M

$45M

$106M

$79M

$20M

$23M

$36M

$16M

$13M

$21M

EBIT

$35M

$41M

$48M

$45M

$106M

$79M

$20M

$23M

$36M

$16M

$13M

$21M

EBITDA

$39M

$41M

$48M

$45M

$106M

$79M

$38M

$46M

$51M

$34M

$30M

$33M

Operating Margin

6.1%

6.5%

9.0%

8.9%

15.1%

11.0%

5.1%

5.6%

9.7%

4.2%

5.4%

7.1%

EBITDA Margin

6.4%

6.5%

9.0%

8.9%

15.1%

11.0%

10.0%

11.1%

13.8%

8.8%

12.5%

11.4%

—

$8M

$9M

$8M

$6M

—

$632M

$537M

$499M

$700M

$718M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$366K

$389K

$417K

$443K

$605K

—

$14M

$20M

$32M

$29M

$86M

$72M

$13M

$17M

$24M

$9M

$13M

Net Margin

2.0%

3.2%

5.9%

5.7%

12.2%

10.1%

3.3%

4.1%

6.4%

2.4%

3.9%

4.7%

$0.30

$0.64

$0.59

$1.79

$1.53

$0.26

$0.27

$0.42

$0.20

$0.21

$0.32

Diluted EPS

$0.30

$0.63

$0.58

$1.76

$1.50

$0.26

$0.27

$0.42

$0.20

$0.21

$0.32

Weighted Avg Basic

—

64M

45M

44M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

65M

46M

45M

—

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. Do?

Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne dry bulk logistics and transportation services to industrial customers worldwide. The company offers various dry bulk cargoes, such as grains, coal, iron ore, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite, and limestone. Its ocean logistics services comprise cargo loading, cargo discharge, vessel chartering, voyage planning, and technical vessel management. As of March 16, 2022, the company owned and operated a fleet of 25 vessels. Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. was founded in 1996 and is based in Newport, Rhode Island. Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Transportation industry. The company is led by CEO Mark L. Filanowski and employs approximately 570 people, headquartered in Dover, Rhode Island. With a market capitalization of $466M, PANL is one of the notable companies in the Industrials sector.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 52.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.PANL ranks #1,684 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. ranks #263 of 752 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

PANL Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) currently trades at $7.23. The stock lost $0.22 (3.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for PANL is $9.39, which means the stock is currently trading -23.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $3.93, putting the stock 84.0% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 380K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is PANL Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) carries a value factor score of 65/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 33.91x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a premium of 20%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.00x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.79x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, PANL trades at 15.24x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector. The EV/EBIT multiple is 16.60x.

Overall, PANL's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 2.9%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 1.5% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. reports gross margins of 18.9%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 6.1% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 2.0%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at 28.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

PANL Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 24.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 1.69x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $114M. Cash and equivalents stand at $94M.

PANL has a beta of 0.87, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. is 45/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. reported revenue of $601M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.30. Net income for the quarter was $14M. Gross margin was 18.9%. Operating income came in at $39M.

In FY 2025, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. reported revenue of $632M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.30. Net income for the quarter was $20M. Revenue grew 17.8% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $41M.

In Q3 2025, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. reported revenue of $169M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19. Net income for the quarter was $13M. Revenue grew 10.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $17M.

In Q2 2025, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. reported revenue of $157M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.04. Net income for the quarter was $-3M. Revenue grew 19.2% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $4M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $131M to $601M. Investors analyzing PANL stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

PANL Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) currently pays a dividend yield of 5.9%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in PANL stock would generate approximately $$591.00 in annual dividend income.

PANL Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) has a momentum factor score of 65/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 24/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 48/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

PANL vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) ranks #263 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places PANL in the upper half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing PANL against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full PANL vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

PANL Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy PANL? — Investment Thesis Summary

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 65/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Price momentum is positive at 65/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers.

In summary, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 52.5/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on PANL stock.

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