Comparing Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico (NYSE:PAC) & Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL)

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico (NYSE:PAC) and Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

11.7% of Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico shares are held by institutional investors. 13.9% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 2.71, suggesting that its stock price is 171% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico and Proficient Auto Logistics”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico	$1.84 billion	6.74	$472.81 million	$9.64	25.52
Proficient Auto Logistics	$240.85 million	0.80	-$8.48 million	N/A	N/A

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Profitability

This table compares Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico and Proficient Auto Logistics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico	24.28%	39.81%	11.64%
Proficient Auto Logistics	-2.87%	-1.02%	-0.68%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico and Proficient Auto Logistics, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico	1	4	2	0	2.14
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	1	3	0	2.75

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico currently has a consensus target price of $197.50, indicating a potential downside of 19.71%. Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus target price of $14.67, indicating a potential upside of 112.56%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico.

Summary

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., together with its subsidiaries, holds concessions to develop, operate, and manage airports in Mexico and Jamaica. The company operates twelve international airports in Guadalajara and Tijuana areas, Mexico; and two international airports in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It also offers aeronautical services, such as passenger, aircraft landing, parking, airport security, and passenger walkway and airport bus, as well as car packing charges; complementary services, including baggage handling, catering, aircraft maintenance and repair, and fuel; cargo handling; and ground transportation services. In addition, the company provides non-aeronautical services, such as redesigning and modernizing terminal spaces and developing new projects; telephone and internet services; and ground handling services under the brand Primesky, as well as advertising services. Further, it engages in commercial activities comprising leasing space in terminals to airlines and other service providers; to retail stores, such as souvenir and gift shops, fashion and footwear stores, pharmacies, jewelry, electronics, cosmetics, and others; to various food and beverage services; car rental service companies, including parking spots, lots, and car rental reservation booths; to timeshare developers; to financial service providers; and to operators of duty-free stores. Additionally, the company operates parking facilities; VIP lounges; convenience stores; and vending machines. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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.