Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL +3.61%15 PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks better than 83.51% on this metric.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Proficient Auto Logistics PB Ratio Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics PB 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.
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a PB Ratio of 0.60 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Proficient Auto Logistics' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 5,353.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #159 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' PB Ratio too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current PB Ratio of 0.60 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 5,353.33. The Transportation industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 0.60 is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #159 out of 964 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' PB Ratio compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #159 out of 964 companies for PB Ratio. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.26. Proficient Auto Logistics' value of 0.60 is 52.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Proficient Auto Logistics' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 5,353.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.26, 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 PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.26, based on 964 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proficient Auto Logistics's current PB Ratio of 0.60 is 52.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 PB Ratio of 0.60. The current PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 52.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.26. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 06, 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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