Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL -3.29%15 FCF Margin % is 1.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 5.44. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks better than 61.44% on this metric.
* 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 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.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 1.28% as of Mar. 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. This is 76% below median its historical median of 5.44. 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 #386 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' FCF Margin % too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current FCF Margin % of 1.28% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 7.53. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 1.28% is 70.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #386 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #386 out of 1001 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Proficient Auto Logistics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 1.28% is 70.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Proficient Auto Logistics' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.89 to 7.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.44 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Proficient Auto Logistics has consistently been below 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,001 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. Proficient Auto Logistics's current FCF Margin % of 1.28% is 70.8% below 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 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 4.38 — 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 1.28%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 5.44. 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 1.28%. The current FCF Margin % is 1.28%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.44 and 70.8% below the Transportation industry median of 4.38. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current FCF Margin % is 1.28% 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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