Reviewing Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) & Hafnia (NYSE:HAFN)

Hafnia (NYSE:HAFN) and Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) are both transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hafnia	53.44%	36.90%	22.38%
Proficient Auto Logistics	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Hafnia and Proficient Auto Logistics, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hafnia	0	0	2	0	3.00
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	0	4	0	3.00

Hafnia presently has a consensus price target of $8.25, indicating a potential upside of 98.56%. Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 91.16%. Given Hafnia’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hafnia is more favorable than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Hafnia and Proficient Auto Logistics”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hafnia	$2.87 billion	0.73	$793.28 million	$1.51	2.75
Proficient Auto Logistics	$135.76 million	1.67	$7.16 million	N/A	N/A

Hafnia has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Summary

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

About Hafnia

Hafnia Limited owns and operates oil product tankers in Bermuda. It operates through Long Range II, Long Range I, Medium Range (MR), Handy size, and Specialized segments. The company transports clean and dirty, refined oil products, vegetable oil, and easy chemicals to national and international oil companies, and chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies; and owns and operates 200 vessels. It provides ship owning, ship-management, investment, management, corporate support, and agency office services. In addition, the company provides integrated shipping platform, including technical management, commercial and chartering services, pool management, and large-scale bunker desk services. Hafnia Limited is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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.