Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) & Kuehne & Nagel International (OTCMKTS:KHNGY) Head to Head Survey

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

Earnings & Valuation

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kuehne & Nagel International	$28.18 billion	0.91	$1.34 billion	$2.23	19.00
Proficient Auto Logistics	$240.85 million	0.86	-$8.48 million	N/A	N/A

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Kuehne & Nagel International and Proficient Auto Logistics, as provided by MarketBeat.

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

Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus price target of $14.67, suggesting a potential upside of 96.08%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Kuehne & Nagel International.

Volatility and Risk

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

Profitability

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

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

Summary

Kuehne & Nagel International beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

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.