Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL – Get Free Report) and Tuniu (NASDAQ:TOUR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Proficient Auto Logistics and Tuniu, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Proficient Auto Logistics | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Tuniu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Proficient Auto Logistics presently has a consensus target price of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 61.78%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Tuniu.
Earnings & Valuation
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Proficient Auto Logistics | $135.76 million | 1.97 | $7.16 million | N/A | N/A |
| Tuniu | $513.62 million | 0.25 | -$13.99 million | $0.12 | 8.67 |
Proficient Auto Logistics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Tuniu.
Profitability
This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and Tuniu’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Proficient Auto Logistics | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tuniu | -6.22% | 9.44% | 4.79% |
Summary
Proficient Auto Logistics beats Tuniu on 6 of the 9 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 Tuniu
Tuniu Corporation operates as an online leisure travel company in China. The company offers various packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours; and other travel-related services, such as tourist attraction tickets, visa application services, accommodation reservation, financial services, and hotel booking services, as well as air, train, and bus ticketing for leisure travelers. It also provides car rental and insurance services, as well as advertising services to tourism boards and bureaus. The company offers its products and services through various online and offline channels, including tuniu.com website; mobile platform; a call center in Nanjing; and other offline retail stores in China. Tuniu Corporation was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Nanjing, the People's Republic of China.
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