Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) versus Hafnia (NYSE:HAFN) Head to Head Analysis

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

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and Hafnia”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Proficient Auto Logistics	$135.76 million	1.52	$7.16 million	N/A	N/A
Hafnia	$2.87 billion	0.73	$793.28 million	$1.51	2.73

Hafnia has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Profitability

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and Hafnia’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
Hafnia	53.44%	36.90%	22.38%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Proficient Auto Logistics and Hafnia, 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
Hafnia	0	0	1	0	3.00

Proficient Auto Logistics currently has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 122.51%. Hafnia has a consensus target price of $6.50, suggesting a potential upside of 57.58%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Hafnia.

Summary

Hafnia beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 5 of the 8 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 Hafnia

Hafnia Limited owns and operates oil product tankers in Bermuda. It operates through Long Range II, Long Range I, Medium Range (MR), Handy size, and Specialized segments. The company transports clean and dirty, refined oil products, vegetable oil, and easy chemicals to national and international oil companies, and chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies; and owns and operates 200 vessels. It provides ship owning, ship-management, investment, management, corporate support, and agency office services. In addition, the company provides integrated shipping platform, including technical management, commercial and chartering services, pool management, and large-scale bunker desk services. Hafnia Limited is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.