Yatra Online (NASDAQ:YTRA) vs. Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) Financial Survey

Yatra Online (NASDAQ:YTRA) and Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

51.0% of Yatra Online shares are held by institutional investors. 4.4% of Yatra Online shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Yatra Online and Proficient Auto Logistics’ gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Yatra Online	$50.85 million	1.95	-$4.21 million	($0.07)	-22.28
Proficient Auto Logistics	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Proficient Auto Logistics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Yatra Online.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Yatra Online and Proficient Auto Logistics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Yatra Online	0	0	1	0	3.00
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	0	4	0	3.00

Yatra Online presently has a consensus target price of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 156.44%. Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus target price of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 15.46%. Given Yatra Online’s higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Yatra Online is more favorable than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Profitability

This table compares Yatra Online and Proficient Auto Logistics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Yatra Online	-7.62%	-1.31%	-0.79%
Proficient Auto Logistics	N/A	N/A	N/A

About Yatra Online

Yatra Online, Inc. operates as an online travel company in India and internationally. It operates in Air Ticketing, and Hotels and Packages, and Other Services segments. The company provides travel-related services, including domestic and international air ticketing, hotel bookings, homestays, holiday packages, bus ticketing, rail ticketing, cab bookings, and ancillary services for leisure and business travelers. It also offers various services, including exploring and searching comprises web and mobile platforms that enable customers to explore and search flights, hotels, holiday packages, buses, trains, and activities through its website, www.yatra.com. In addition, the company provides its services through mobile applications that comprise Yatra, a mobile interface; Yatra Web Check-In, an application for flight check-in process for travelers; and Yatra Corporate, a self-booking application for business customers. Further, it offers tours, sightseeing, shows, and event services; rail and cab services, and other ancillary travel services; and sells travel vouchers and coupons. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Gurugram, India.

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.