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Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL -0.85%15 EV-to-EBITDA is -331.62 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 902 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 110864.63% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Proficient Auto Logistics's enterprise value is $267.3 Mil.
Proficient Auto Logistics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.8 Mil. Therefore, Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -331.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PAL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -377.34 Med: 13.85 Max: 137.4
Current: -331.62
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Proficient Auto Logistics was 137.40. The lowest was -377.34. And the median was 13.85.
PAL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 902
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.7
vs PAL: -331.62
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Proficient Auto Logistics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Proficient Auto Logistics's share price for today is $7.04.
Proficient Auto Logistics's 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 $-1.320.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Proficient Auto Logistics's current Enterprise Value is $267.3 Mil.
Proficient Auto Logistics's EBITDA 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 $-0.8 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-EBITDA of -331.62 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current EV-to-EBITDA is -331.62. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 902 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-EBITDA compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #999999 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.70, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current EV-to-EBITDA is -331.62. 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-EBITDA of -331.62. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -331.62. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -331.62 as of Jul. 20, 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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