GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO) vs. Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) Financial Analysis

Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) and GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and GXO Logistics’ 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
GXO Logistics	0.97%	10.21%	2.97%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and GXO Logistics”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Proficient Auto Logistics	$135.76 million	1.78	$7.16 million	N/A	N/A
GXO Logistics	$9.78 billion	0.75	$229.00 million	$0.90	68.27

GXO Logistics has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

90.7% of GXO Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of GXO Logistics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Proficient Auto Logistics and GXO Logistics, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	0	4	0	3.00
GXO Logistics	0	1	10	0	2.91

Proficient Auto Logistics presently has a consensus target price of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 93.76%. GXO Logistics has a consensus target price of $67.55, suggesting a potential upside of 9.94%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than GXO Logistics.

Summary

GXO Logistics beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 8 of the 11 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 GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides logistics services worldwide. The company provides warehousing and distribution, order fulfilment, e-commerce, reverse logistics, and other supply chain services. As of December 31, 2023, it operated in approximately 974 facilities. The company serves various customers in the e-commerce, omnichannel retail, technology and consumer electronics, food and beverage, industrial and manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and others. GXO Logistics, Inc. was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.