Comparing Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) and Kuehne & Nagel International (OTCMKTS:KHNGY)

Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) and Kuehne & Nagel International (OTCMKTS:KHNGY) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Proficient Auto Logistics and Kuehne & Nagel International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	1	3	0	2.75
Kuehne & Nagel International	1	2	0	0	1.67

Proficient Auto Logistics currently has a consensus target price of $14.67, indicating a potential upside of 108.93%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Kuehne & Nagel International.

Volatility and Risk

Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 2.71, suggesting that its share price is 171% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kuehne & Nagel International has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and Kuehne & Nagel International”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Proficient Auto Logistics	$240.85 million	0.81	-$8.48 million	N/A	N/A
Kuehne & Nagel International	$28.18 billion	0.89	$1.34 billion	$2.23	18.62

Kuehne & Nagel International has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Profitability

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and Kuehne & Nagel International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Proficient Auto Logistics	-2.87%	-1.02%	-0.68%
Kuehne & Nagel International	4.47%	41.79%	9.72%

Summary

Kuehne & Nagel International beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 6 of the 10 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 Kuehne & Nagel International

Kuehne + Nagel International AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated logistics services worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Sea Logistics, Air Logistics, Road Logistics, and Contract Logistics. It offers less-than-container load, reefer and project logistics, and flexible container shipping solutions. The company also provides time-critical solutions, sea-air and time-defined products, airside and air charter services, cargo insurance, and customs clearance services. In addition, it offers spare parts logistics, production, and e-commerce logistics, distribution, packaging, and process solutions. Further, the company provides supply chain consulting and order management services. It serves aerospace, automotive, mobility, consumer, healthcare, high-tech and semicon, industrial, and perishables industries. The company was founded in 1890 and is based in Schindellegi, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel International AG is a subsidiary of Kuehne Holding AG.