Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL – Get Free Report) and RXO (NYSE:RXO – Get Free Report) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and profitability.
Profitability
This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and RXO’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Proficient Auto Logistics | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RXO | -0.29% | 3.23% | 1.02% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings for Proficient Auto Logistics and RXO, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Proficient Auto Logistics | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
RXO | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1.83 |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and RXO’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Proficient Auto Logistics | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RXO | $3.93 billion | 0.73 | $4.00 million | ($0.09) | -272.11 |
RXO has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
92.7% of RXO shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of RXO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
RXO beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Proficient Auto Logistics
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. focuses on providing auto transportation and logistics services in North America. It primarily focuses on transporting and delivering finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, ports of entry, and rail yards to a network of automotive dealerships. The company operates approximately 1,130 auto transport vehicles and trailers, including 615 company-owned transport vehicles and trailers. It serves auto companies, electric vehicle producers, auto dealers, auto auctions, rental car companies, and auto leasing companies. The company was formerly known as AH Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. in October 2023. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
About RXO
RXO, Inc. provides full truckload freight transportation brokering services. It also offers brokered services for managed transportation, last mile, and freight forwarding. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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