Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT – Get Free Report) and Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
83.1% of Lyft shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Lyft shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Lyft and Proficient Auto Logistics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Lyft | 40.67% | 1.25% | 0.42% |
| Proficient Auto Logistics | -9.24% | -0.49% | -0.33% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations for Lyft and Proficient Auto Logistics, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Lyft | 2 | 26 | 10 | 0 | 2.21 |
| Proficient Auto Logistics | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 |
Lyft presently has a consensus price target of $18.89, suggesting a potential upside of 10.95%. Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus price target of $10.33, suggesting a potential upside of 231.20%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics’ higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Lyft.
Volatility & Risk
Lyft has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 1.44, indicating that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Lyft 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 | |
| Lyft | $6.32 billion | 1.02 | $2.84 billion | $6.74 | 2.53 |
| Proficient Auto Logistics | $430.42 million | 0.20 | -$36.02 million | ($1.41) | -2.21 |
Lyft has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics. Proficient Auto Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lyft, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Lyft beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Lyft
Lyft operates a mobile platform that connects people seeking transportation with drivers who provide rides. Through its app, customers can request on-demand trips, schedule rides in advance, and access other ride options where available. The company also offers Lyft Pink, a membership program with benefits for eligible rides and services. Lyft provides transportation programs for businesses and organizations through Lyft Business, including tools for arranging and managing rides. The company’s platform primarily serves markets in the United States and Canada.
About Proficient Auto Logistics
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAL) is a vehicle logistics company that provides transportation and related services for automobiles. The company primarily moves vehicles between manufacturers, dealerships, auctions, rental and fleet operators, and other locations within the United States. Its operations are centered on the management and deployment of car-hauling equipment, drivers, and logistics capabilities used to transport finished vehicles. Proficient Auto Logistics serves automotive industry participants that require reliable, scheduled movement of vehicles throughout regional and national distribution networks.
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