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Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL +2.06%14 Degree of Operating Leverage is 107.37 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 993 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 97.89% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Proficient Auto Logistics's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 107.37. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Proficient Auto Logistics's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
PAL's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 97.89% of 993
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs PAL: 107.37
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.
A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.
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The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.
Proficient Auto Logistics Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proficient Auto Logistics's Degree of Operating Leverage can be seen below:
* 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 Degree of Operating Leverage Chart
PAL vs SFWL, CRGO, JANL: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage 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 Degree of Operating Leverage vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's Degree of Operating Leverage 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.
** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of 107.37 mean?
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 107.37 as of Jun. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #972 out of 993 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current Degree of Operating Leverage is 107.37. The Transportation industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.11. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 107.37 is 9573% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #972 out of 993 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Proficient Auto Logistics has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proficient Auto Logistics' Degree of Operating Leverage compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #972 out of 993 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.11. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 107.37 is 9573% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for a Transportation company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Transportation companies is 1.11, based on 993 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 107.37 is 9573% above 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 Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 107.37. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage of 107.37. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 107.37 and 9573% above the Transportation industry median of 1.11. Proficient Auto Logistics' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 107.37 as of Jun. 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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