Financial Contrast: Dynagas LNG Partners (NYSE:DLNG) vs. Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL)

Dynagas LNG Partners (NYSE:DLNG) and Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Dynagas LNG Partners 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
Dynagas LNG Partners	$158.45 million	0.82	$51.55 million	$1.12	3.17
Proficient Auto Logistics	$240.85 million	0.82	-$8.48 million	$0.03	237.00

Dynagas LNG Partners has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Proficient Auto Logistics. Dynagas LNG Partners is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Proficient Auto Logistics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Dynagas LNG Partners and Proficient Auto Logistics, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dynagas LNG Partners	0	1	0	0	2.00
Proficient Auto Logistics	1	1	2	0	2.25

Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus target price of $12.50, suggesting a potential upside of 75.81%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Dynagas LNG Partners.

Volatility and Risk

Dynagas LNG Partners has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 2.53, indicating that its stock price is 153% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dynagas LNG Partners	35.60%	16.11%	6.93%
Proficient Auto Logistics	-2.87%	-1.02%	-0.68%

About Dynagas LNG Partners

Dynagas LNG Partners LP, through its subsidiaries, operates in the seaborne transportation industry in Greece and internationally. The company owns and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. Its fleet consists of six LNG carriers with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 914,000 cubic meters. Dynagas GP LLC serves as the general partner of Dynagas LNG Partners LP. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

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.