Contrasting Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) & Yatra Online (NASDAQ:YTRA)

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

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and Yatra Online’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Proficient Auto Logistics	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yatra Online	$50.85 million	1.99	-$4.21 million	($0.07)	-22.71

Proficient Auto Logistics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Yatra Online.

Profitability

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and Yatra Online’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
Yatra Online	-7.62%	-1.31%	-0.79%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

51.0% of Yatra Online shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.4% of Yatra Online shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Proficient Auto Logistics and Yatra Online, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	0	4	0	3.00
Yatra Online	0	0	1	0	3.00

Proficient Auto Logistics currently has a consensus price target of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 16.69%. Yatra Online has a consensus price target of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 151.57%. Given Yatra Online’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Yatra Online is more favorable than Proficient Auto Logistics.

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 Yatra Online

Yatra Online, Inc. operates as an online travel company in India and internationally. It operates in Air Ticketing, and Hotels and Packages, and Other Services segments. The company provides travel-related services, including domestic and international air ticketing, hotel bookings, homestays, holiday packages, bus ticketing, rail ticketing, cab bookings, and ancillary services for leisure and business travelers. It also offers various services, including exploring and searching comprises web and mobile platforms that enable customers to explore and search flights, hotels, holiday packages, buses, trains, and activities through its website, www.yatra.com. In addition, the company provides its services through mobile applications that comprise Yatra, a mobile interface; Yatra Web Check-In, an application for flight check-in process for travelers; and Yatra Corporate, a self-booking application for business customers. Further, it offers tours, sightseeing, shows, and event services; rail and cab services, and other ancillary travel services; and sells travel vouchers and coupons. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Gurugram, India.