PAL (Proficient Auto Logistics) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Proficient Auto Logistics Profitability Rank?

Proficient Auto Logistics PAL -0.85% 15 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates PAL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Proficient Auto Logistics has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Proficient Auto Logistics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.41%. As of today, Proficient Auto Logistics's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Proficient Auto Logistics Profitability Rank Related Terms


PAL vs SFWL, CRGO, NCEW: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Proficient Auto Logistics's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Proficient Auto Logistics Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Proficient Auto Logistics has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Proficient Auto Logistics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-6.945 / 93.69
=-7.41 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Proficient Auto Logistics has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Proficient Auto Logistics' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics' Profitability Rank too high?
Proficient Auto Logistics' current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to SFWL and CRGO?
Proficient Auto Logistics' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Proficient Auto Logistics' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Proficient Auto Logistics and its competitors. Proficient Auto Logistics's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 3. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 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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