Added to YB: 2026-05-14
Pitch date: 2026-05-12
PAL [neutral]
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.
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Company Info
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. provides auto transportation and logistics services in North America.
Market Cap
$171.3M
Pitch Price
N/A
Price Target
11.25 (+94%)
Dividend
N/A
EV/EBITDA
7.85
P/E
-4.36
EV/Sales
0.57
Sector
Ground Transportation
Category
value
Proficient Auto Logistics: Challenging Market Conditions But Plenty Of Upside - Buy
PAL (earnings): Q1 miss on weak volumes (-13.5% QoQ to 501,850), plant shutdowns, weather, fuel costs drove adj op loss & 4.8% EBITDA margin (all-time low). Mgmt sees Q2 recovery as fuel surcharges catch up; FCF to improve materially from ~$0.7M Q1. Trading 5x EV/EBITDA vs 10.4x industry avg. PT lowered to $11.25 (from $13) but reiterate Buy; 8x multiple implies ~90% upside. Risks: macro/auto sales deterioration.
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