Proficient Auto LogisticsPAL +3.61%15 Pretax Margin % is -8.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks worse than 92.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proficient Auto Logistics's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PAL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.11 Med: 1.44 Max: 10.39
Current: -11.11
PAL's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 92.09% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs PAL: -11.11
Proficient Auto Logistics (NAS:PAL) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Proficient Auto Logistics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Proficient Auto Logistics Pretax Margin % 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 SFWL, CRGO, NCEW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Proficient Auto Logistics's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Proficient Auto Logistics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of -8.86% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #920 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current Pretax Margin % is -8.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #920 out of 999 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' Pretax Margin % compare to SFWL and CRGO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Proficient Auto Logistics ranks #920 out of 999 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Proficient Auto Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Pretax Margin % is -8.86%. 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 Pretax Margin % of -8.86%. The current Pretax Margin % is -8.86%. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current Pretax Margin % is -8.86% 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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