Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL -3.93%15 Forward PE Ratio is 61.75 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 490 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 95.51% on this metric.
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Proficient Auto Logistics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics Forward PE Ratio 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.
Proficient Auto Logistics Forward PE Ratio Chart
Proficient Auto Logistics Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.38
19.12
Proficient Auto Logistics Quarterly Data
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.43
13.38
21.29
17.43
11.40
19.12
18.43
PAL vs SFWL, CRGO, NCEW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Proficient Auto Logistics Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 61.75 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #468 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current Forward PE Ratio is 61.75. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.54. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 61.75 is 356.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #468 out of 490 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #468 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.54. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 61.75 is 356.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.54, based on 490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Forward PE Ratio of 61.75 is 356.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Forward PE Ratio is 61.75. 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 Forward PE Ratio of 61.75. The current Forward PE Ratio is 61.75 and 356.1% above the Transportation industry median of 13.54. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 61.75 as of Jul. 08, 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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