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Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL +0.74%15 Equity-to-Asset is 0.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks better than 75.47% on this metric.
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Proficient Auto Logistics Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics Equity-to-Asset 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.
PAL vs CRGO, SFWL, NCEW: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Proficient Auto Logistics Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Proficient Auto Logistics's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Proficient Auto Logistics' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.02 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #248 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.69. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 0.66 is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #248 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Equity-to-Asset compare to CRGO and SFWL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #248 out of 1011 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 0.66 is 32% above this benchmark. Historically, Proficient Auto Logistics' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.02 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.66 is 32% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.66. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 32% above the Transportation industry median of 0.50. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.66 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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