MakeMyTrip (NASDAQ:MMYT) versus Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) Head to Head Survey

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

Profitability

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and MakeMyTrip’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
MakeMyTrip	26.11%	11.04%	7.11%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

51.9% of MakeMyTrip shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of MakeMyTrip shares are held by company 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Proficient Auto Logistics and MakeMyTrip’s revenue, earnings per share 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
MakeMyTrip	$782.52 million	11.91	$216.80 million	$1.67	50.83

MakeMyTrip has higher revenue and earnings than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Proficient Auto Logistics and MakeMyTrip, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Proficient Auto Logistics	0	0	4	0	3.00
MakeMyTrip	0	1	2	0	2.67

Proficient Auto Logistics presently has a consensus price target of $19.67, indicating a potential upside of 2.81%. MakeMyTrip has a consensus price target of $91.67, indicating a potential upside of 7.98%. Given MakeMyTrip’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MakeMyTrip is more favorable than Proficient Auto Logistics.

Summary

MakeMyTrip beats Proficient Auto Logistics on 7 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 MakeMyTrip

MakeMyTrip Limited, an online travel company, sells travel products and solutions in India, the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Peru, Colombia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The company operates through three segments: Air Ticketing, Hotels and Packages, and Bus Ticketing. Its services and products include air tickets; hotels and packages; rail tickets; bus tickets; and car hire, as well as ancillary travel requirements, such as visa processing and facilitating access to travel insurance. The company allows travelers to research, plan, book, and purchase travel services and products through its websites, such as makemytrip.com, goibibo.com, redbus.in, makemytrip.com.sg, and makemytrip.ae; and other technology-enhanced distribution channels, such as call centers, travel stores, and travel agents network, as well as mobile service platform. The company serves leisure and corporate travelers. MakeMyTrip Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Gurugram, India.