Analyzing Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) and Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY)

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Royal Mail and Proficient Auto Logistics, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Royal Mail	0	0	0	0	0.00
Proficient Auto Logistics	1	1	2	0	2.25

Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus target price of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.76%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Royal Mail.

Risk and Volatility

Royal Mail has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 2.39, meaning that its share price is 139% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Royal Mail and Proficient Auto Logistics”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Royal Mail	$15.94 billion	0.26	$67.88 million	N/A	N/A
Proficient Auto Logistics	$240.85 million	1.16	-$8.48 million	($0.02)	-501.00

Royal Mail has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Royal Mail	N/A	N/A	N/A
Proficient Auto Logistics	-3.12%	-1.44%	-0.95%

About Royal Mail

International Distributions Services plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a universal postal service provider in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers parcels and letter delivery services under the Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide brands. It also provides services for the collection, sorting, and delivery of parcels and letters. In addition, the company operates ground-based parcel delivery networks in Europe that covers 40 countries and nation states. Further, it provides express parcel delivery and logistics services. Additionally, the company engages in property holdings and facilities management activities. It serves consumers, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The company was formerly known as Royal Mail plc and changed its name to International Distributions Services plc in October 2022. International Distributions Services plc was founded in 1516 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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.