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Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL -0.85%15 EV-to-EBIT is -6.48 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 115074.68% on this metric.
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Proficient Auto Logistics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $260.1 Mil.
Proficient Auto Logistics's EBIT 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 $-41.2 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Proficient Auto Logistics's current Enterprise Value is $267.3 Mil.
Proficient Auto Logistics's EBIT 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 $-41.2 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of -6.48 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current EV-to-EBIT is -6.48. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 869 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.28, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.48. 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 EV-to-EBIT of -6.48. The current EV-to-EBIT is -6.48. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -6.48 as of Jul. 21, 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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