Critical Review: MingZhu Logistics (NASDAQ:YGMZ) & Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL)

MingZhu Logistics (NASDAQ:YGMZ) and Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MingZhu Logistics	N/A	N/A	N/A
Proficient Auto Logistics	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for MingZhu Logistics and Proficient Auto Logistics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MingZhu Logistics	0	0	0	0	0.00
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	0	4	0	3.00

Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus price target of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 64.10%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than MingZhu Logistics.

Valuation & Earnings

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MingZhu Logistics	$55.81 million	0.07	-$9.58 million	N/A	N/A
Proficient Auto Logistics	$135.76 million	1.94	$7.16 million	N/A	N/A

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.2% of MingZhu Logistics shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.1% of MingZhu Logistics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Proficient Auto Logistics beats MingZhu Logistics on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About MingZhu Logistics

MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides trucking services in the People’s Republic of China. The company also provides car-hailing and driver management services, and car owner services. It serves sizeable third-party logistics companies, freight forwarders, and warehouse operators, as well as other supply chain service providers. The company was founded was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, the People’s Republic of China.

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.