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Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL -3.70%14 EV-to-OCF is 10.65 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 18.49. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 65.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PAL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.22 Med: 18.49 Max: 43.14
Current: 10.65
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Proficient Auto Logistics was 43.14. The lowest was 6.22. And the median was 18.49.
PAL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 65.97% of 1011
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs PAL: 10.65
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:PAL) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $5.21.
Proficient Auto Logistics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.400.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Proficient Auto Logistics EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Proficient Auto Logistics's current Enterprise Value is $220.4 Mil.
Proficient Auto Logistics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20.7 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-OCF of 10.65 as of Aug. 20, 2026. This is 42% below median its historical median of 18.49. Over the past decade, Proficient Auto Logistics' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.22 to 43.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #667 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' EV-to-OCF too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current EV-to-OCF of 10.65 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 18.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.22 to a high of 43.14. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.81. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 10.65 is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #667 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-OCF compare to CRGO and SFWL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #667 out of 1011 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.81. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 10.65 is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Proficient Auto Logistics' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.22 to 43.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.49 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Proficient Auto Logistics has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.81, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proficient Auto Logistics's current EV-to-OCF of 10.65 is 36.4% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current EV-to-OCF is 10.65, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 18.49. 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-OCF of 10.65. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.65, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 18.49 and 36.4% above the Transportation industry median of 7.81. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.65 as of Aug. 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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