Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL -3.29%15 Current Ratio is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 69.82% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Proficient Auto Logistics's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.
Proficient Auto Logistics has a current ratio of 1.06. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proficient Auto Logistics's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PAL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 1.21 Max: 1.53
Current: 1.06
During the past 4 years, Proficient Auto Logistics's highest Current Ratio was 1.53. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 1.21.
PAL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 69.82% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.465
vs PAL: 1.06
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Proficient Auto Logistics Current Ratio Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Proficient Auto Logistics Current Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a Current Ratio of 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Proficient Auto Logistics' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #701 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' Current Ratio too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current Current Ratio of 1.06 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.53. The Transportation industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 1.06 is 27.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #701 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Proficient Auto Logistics has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proficient Auto Logistics' Current Ratio compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #701 out of 1004 companies for Current Ratio. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 1.06 is 27.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Proficient Auto Logistics' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Proficient Auto Logistics has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Current Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.47, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Current Ratio of 1.06 is 27.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Current Ratio is 1.06, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a current Current Ratio of 1.06. The current Current Ratio is 1.06, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 27.6% below the Transportation industry median of 1.47. Proficient Auto Logistics' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current Current Ratio is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Proficient Auto Logistics Inc is a non-union, specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. The company operates auto transportation fleets in North America based upon information obtained from the Auto Haulers Association of America, utilizing auto transport vehicles and trailers daily, including Company-owned transport vehicles and trailers. The company is organized into two operating segments, Company Drivers and Subhaulers. In Company Drivers segment, revenue is generated by transporting autos for customers in OEM contract and spot arrangements and secondary market auto moves. In Subhaulers segment, company generates revenue by independent owner operators and independent third-party carriers.
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