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PAL

NEUTRAL
$6.83 Live
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $11.67 (+70.8%)
$5.76 52W Range $10.97

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
Market cap
$190.11M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-11.1%
Profit margin
-8.4%
Debt/Equity
0.28
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
80%
PAL presents a classic value trap profile: extremely attractive valuation metrics (P/B 0.61, P/S 0.44) contrasted with poor operational execution. The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates a stable but mediocre financial health, while the lack of an Altman Z-Score prevents a definitive bankruptcy risk assessment. Despite double-digit revenue growth and a bullish analyst target price of $11.67, the company suffers from negative profit margins and a dismal earnings surprise track record (-47.65% average). The combination of insider selling and a bearish technical trend offsets the low-debt balance sheet.

Key Strengths

Very low Price-to-Book ratio (0.61) suggesting the stock trades below liquidation value
Strong revenue growth (12.80% YoY, 15.16% Q/Q)
Conservative leverage with a low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28
Positive gross margins (18.29%) providing a foundation for potential profitability
Significant upside potential relative to analyst target price ($11.67)

Key Risks

Persistent negative profitability (Profit Margin -8.37%, ROE -11.09%)
Poor earnings reliability with only 1 of the last 4 quarters beating estimates
Bearish insider sentiment with recent director sales totaling $0.55M
Weak technical trend (0/100) and significant long-term price erosion (-53.7% over 5Y)
Tight liquidity indicated by a Quick Ratio of 0.91
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$8.75
+28.1% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
44
Moderate
Value
85
Future
55
Past
30
Health
50
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Deep valuation discount, Revenue growth, Negative net income, Poor earnings surprises
Confidence
85%
Value
85/100

Trades significantly below book value and sales multiples.

Positives
  • P/B 0.61
  • P/S 0.44
  • Forward P/E 10.19
Watchpoints
  • Lack of current earnings to support P/E
Future
55/100

Growth is present in top-line revenue but hasn't translated to bottom-line stability.

Positives
  • 12.8% YoY Revenue Growth
  • Recent Q/Q EPS growth of 60%
Watchpoints
  • Inconsistent earnings beats
  • Negative operating margins
Past
30/100

Long-term performance is poor with a history of missing analyst expectations.

Positives
  • Recent 6-month recovery (+14.6%)
Watchpoints
  • 5-year return of -53.7%
  • Consistent earnings misses
Health
50/100

Balance sheet is clean regarding debt, but operational health is weak.

Positives
  • Low Debt/Equity (0.28)
  • Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
  • Negative ROE
  • Quick Ratio < 1.0
Dividend
0/100

Company is in a growth/recovery phase and does not distribute capital.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend paid
  • 0/100 strength score

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$6.83
Analyst Target
$11.67
Upside/Downside
+70.8%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PAL and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-16
PAL
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-53.7%
3Y
-53.7%
1Y
-6.2%
6M
+14.6%
1M
+8.8%
1W
-2.0%
SHI
Shimmick Corporation
Peer
5Y
-17.5%
3Y
-17.5%
1Y
+238.5%
6M
+119.5%
1M
+77.8%
1W
+34.0%
NVX
NOVONIX Limited
Peer
5Y
-96.4%
3Y
-73.3%
1Y
-22.8%
6M
-67.8%
1M
+3.9%
1W
+11.5%
PAM
PAMT CORP
Peer
5Y
-37.4%
3Y
-64.0%
1Y
-31.7%
6M
-17.0%
1M
+16.5%
1W
-3.2%
TAY
Taylor Devices, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+376.1%
3Y
+177.9%
1Y
+86.6%
6M
+34.2%
1M
-19.2%
1W
+7.8%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
10.19
PEG Ratio
1.38
P/B Ratio
0.61
P/S Ratio
0.44
EV/Revenue
0.61
EV/EBITDA
8.33
Market Cap
$190.11M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -8.37%
Operating Margin -4.92%
Gross Margin 18.29%
ROE -11.09%
ROA -0.99%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +12.8%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +15.16%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.28
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.12
Good
Quick Ratio
0.91
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.52

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
8.6%
Op. Margin
-4.9%
Net Margin
-26.8%
Total Assets
$0.5B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
0.53x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
91%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-09
$N/A
-98.8% surprise
2025-11-11
$0.08
+4.7% surprise
2025-08-11
$0.05
-48.9% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing PAL against 350 companies in the Industrials sector (24 bullish, 118 neutral, 208 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-11.09%
This Stock
vs
-25.85%
Sector Avg
-57.1% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-8.37%
This Stock
vs
7.56%
Sector Avg
-210.7% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.28
This Stock
vs
3.06
Sector Avg
-90.8% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
12.8%
This Stock
vs
91.71%
Sector Avg
-86.0% (Slower)
Current Ratio
1.12
This Stock
vs
3.3
Sector Avg
-66.1% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

LAL ROHIT
Director
Buy
2026-03-16
10,000 shares · $63,800
SKIADAS JOHN
Director
Sell
2025-11-24
18,270 shares · $132,892
SKIADAS JOHN
Director
Sell
2025-11-21
56,730 shares · $415,462
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
PROXY STATEMENT
2026-04-10

PAL filed a definitive proxy statement on April 10, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the company's upcoming annual meeting.

10-K
ANNUAL REPORT
2026-03-31

PAL filed its 10-K annual report on March 31, 2026, which includes sections on business operations, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis. No specific financial highlights or detailed risk metrics were provided in the available excerpts.

8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2026-03-02

Palantir Technologies Inc. filed a current report, likely announcing its annual financial results for the 2025 fiscal year.

8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2026-02-26

Palantir Technologies Inc. likely reported its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2026-02-09

PAL filed a current report on February 9, 2026, likely announcing its annual financial results for the preceding fiscal year.

8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2026-01-09
10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
2025-11-14

PAL filed its Form 10-Q quarterly report on November 14, 2025. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial highlights or detailed risk factor descriptions.

8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2025-11-12

PAL filed a current report on November 12, 2025, likely announcing its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
2025-08-14

PAL filed its quarterly report (Form 10-Q) on August 14, 2025. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial highlights or detailed descriptions of risk factors.

8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2025-08-11

PAL filed a current report on August 11, 2025, likely announcing its second-quarter 2025 financial results.

8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2025-06-03
10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
2025-05-14
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
2025-05-08
DEF 14A
PROXY STATEMENT
2025-04-08
10-K
ANNUAL REPORT
2025-03-31
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
NONE
3 analysts
Barrington Research
2026-03-03
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Stifel
2026-03-03
Maintains
Buy Buy
Barrington Research
2026-02-10
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Barrington Research
2026-01-23
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Stifel
2025-12-16
Maintains
Buy Buy
Barrington Research
2025-11-12
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-10-21
Maintains
Outperform Outperform

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