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Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL +1.79%15 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 792 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 126262.5% on this metric.
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Proficient Auto Logistics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proficient Auto Logistics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
PAL vs CRGO, SFWL, NCEW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's PE Ratio falls into.
Proficient Auto Logistics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Proficient Auto Logistics's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.32
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.32 mean?
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 792 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 792 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CRGO and SFWL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 792 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Transportation company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Transportation companies is 3.70, based on 792 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.32. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32 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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