PAL (Proficient Auto Logistics) FCF Margin %: -2.82% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Proficient Auto Logistics FCF Margin %?

Proficient Auto Logistics PAL -3.70% 14 FCF Margin % is -2.82% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks better than 50.2% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Proficient Auto Logistics's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3.1 Mil. Proficient Auto Logistics's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $109.4 Mil. Therefore, Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.82%.

As of today, Proficient Auto Logistics's current FCF Yield % is 11.72%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

PAL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 5.44   Max: 7.53
Current: 4.05


During the past 4 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Proficient Auto Logistics was 7.53%. The lowest was 1.89%. And the median was 5.44%.

PAL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
50.2% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.04 vs PAL: 4.05


Proficient Auto Logistics FCF Margin % Related Terms


Proficient Auto Logistics FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Proficient Auto Logistics Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
4.08 7.53 1.89 6.80

Proficient Auto Logistics Quarterly Data
Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.75 10.69 6.46 1.28 -2.82

PAL vs CRGO, SFWL, NCEW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Proficient Auto Logistics FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=29.282/430.425
=6.80 %

Proficient Auto Logistics's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-3.088/109.4
=-2.82 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -2.82% mean?
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a FCF Margin % of -2.82% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. Over the past decade, Proficient Auto Logistics' FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #501 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' FCF Margin % too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current FCF Margin % is -2.82%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 7.53. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #501 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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' FCF Margin % compare to CRGO and SFWL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #501 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Proficient Auto Logistics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.04. Historically, Proficient Auto Logistics' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 7.53 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.04, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current FCF Margin % is -2.82%. 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 FCF Margin % of -2.82%. The current FCF Margin % is -2.82%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current FCF Margin % is -2.82% as of Jun. 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 Business Description

Address 12276 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 426, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32223
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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