Do analysts prefer ULH or PAMT?

Universal Logistics presently has a consensus target price of $15.00, indicating a potential downside of 18.96%. Given Universal Logistics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Universal Logistics is more favorable than PAMT. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Universal Logistics 2 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.33 PAMT 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00

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ULH vs. MRTN, HTLD, CVLG, PAMT, and PAL

Should you buy Universal Logistics stock or one of its competitors? Universal Logistics's main competitors and comparable companies include Marten Transport (MRTN), Heartland Express (HTLD), Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG), PAMT (PAMT), and Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "cargo ground transportation" industry.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Marten Transport?

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) and Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Universal Logistics currently has a consensus price target of $15.00, indicating a potential downside of 18.96%. Marten Transport has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.94%. Given Marten Transport's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Marten Transport is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Logistics	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.33
Marten Transport	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

In the previous week, Universal Logistics and Universal Logistics both had 1 articles in the media. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Marten Transport's score of 1.79 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics	Very Positive
Marten Transport	Very Positive

Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Universal Logistics pays out -22.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marten Transport pays out 141.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Universal Logistics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are held by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Marten Transport has a net margin of 1.47% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -3.16%. Universal Logistics' return on equity of 1.99% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Logistics	-3.16%	1.99%	0.62%
Marten Transport	1.47%	1.65%	1.32%

Marten Transport has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.31	-$99.87M	-$1.84	N/A
Marten Transport	$883.65M	1.28	$17.44M	$0.17	81.18

Summary

Marten Transport beats Universal Logistics on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Heartland Express?

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) and Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Heartland Express has a net margin of -2.98% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -3.16%. Universal Logistics' return on equity of 1.99% beat Heartland Express' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Logistics	-3.16%	1.99%	0.62%
Heartland Express	-2.98%	-0.92%	-0.58%

In the previous week, Heartland Express had 6 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Heartland Express and 1 mentions for Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Heartland Express' score of 0.67 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics	Very Positive
Heartland Express	Positive

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Heartland Express has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Heartland Express has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal Logistics. Heartland Express is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal Logistics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.31	-$99.87M	-$1.84	N/A
Heartland Express	$805.71M	1.18	-$52.45M	-$0.28	N/A

Universal Logistics presently has a consensus target price of $15.00, suggesting a potential downside of 18.96%. Heartland Express has a consensus target price of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.35%. Given Heartland Express' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Heartland Express is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Logistics	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.33
Heartland Express	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.71

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.5% of Heartland Express shares are held by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 41.6% of Heartland Express shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Heartland Express pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Universal Logistics pays out -22.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Heartland Express pays out -28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Heartland Express beats Universal Logistics on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Covenant Logistics Group?

Covenant Logistics Group (NYSE:CVLG) and Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

In the previous week, Covenant Logistics Group had 2 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Covenant Logistics Group and 1 mentions for Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Covenant Logistics Group's score of -0.55 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Covenant Logistics Group	Negative
Universal Logistics	Very Positive

Covenant Logistics Group pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Universal Logistics pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Covenant Logistics Group pays out 254.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Universal Logistics pays out -22.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Covenant Logistics Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Universal Logistics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

83.7% of Covenant Logistics Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. 36.7% of Covenant Logistics Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Covenant Logistics Group has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Covenant Logistics Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Covenant Logistics Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Covenant Logistics Group	$1.16B	0.78	$7.24M	$0.11	323.27
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.31	-$99.87M	-$1.84	N/A

Covenant Logistics Group has a net margin of 0.31% compared to Universal Logistics' net margin of -3.16%. Covenant Logistics Group's return on equity of 9.14% beat Universal Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Covenant Logistics Group	0.31%	9.14%	3.68%
Universal Logistics	-3.16%	1.99%	0.62%

Covenant Logistics Group currently has a consensus target price of $51.80, suggesting a potential upside of 45.67%. Universal Logistics has a consensus target price of $15.00, suggesting a potential downside of 18.96%. Given Covenant Logistics Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Covenant Logistics Group is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Covenant Logistics Group	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Universal Logistics	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.33

Summary

Covenant Logistics Group beats Universal Logistics on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to PAMT?

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) and PAMT (NASDAQ:PAMT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

Universal Logistics has a net margin of -3.16% compared to PAMT's net margin of -7.07%. Universal Logistics' return on equity of 1.99% beat PAMT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Logistics	-3.16%	1.99%	0.62%
PAMT	-7.07%	-13.82%	-4.32%

In the previous week, Universal Logistics and Universal Logistics both had 1 articles in the media. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat PAMT's score of 1.80 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics	Very Positive
PAMT	Very Positive

PAMT has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PAMT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.31	-$99.87M	-$1.84	N/A
PAMT	$598.06M	0.47	-$52.61M	-$2.03	N/A

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.1% of PAMT shares are held by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 77.2% of PAMT shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PAMT has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Universal Logistics presently has a consensus target price of $15.00, indicating a potential downside of 18.96%. Given Universal Logistics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Universal Logistics is more favorable than PAMT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Logistics	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.33
PAMT	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

Universal Logistics beats PAMT on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal Logistics compare to Proficient Auto Logistics?

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) and Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Universal Logistics has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Proficient Auto Logistics has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Universal Logistics has a net margin of -3.16% compared to Proficient Auto Logistics' net margin of -9.24%. Universal Logistics' return on equity of 1.99% beat Proficient Auto Logistics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Logistics	-3.16%	1.99%	0.62%
Proficient Auto Logistics	-9.24%	-0.49%	-0.33%

In the previous week, Proficient Auto Logistics had 2 more articles in the media than Universal Logistics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Proficient Auto Logistics and 1 mentions for Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Proficient Auto Logistics' score of 1.63 indicating that Universal Logistics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Universal Logistics	Very Positive
Proficient Auto Logistics	Very Positive

Proficient Auto Logistics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal Logistics. Universal Logistics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Proficient Auto Logistics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Logistics	$1.56B	0.31	-$99.87M	-$1.84	N/A
Proficient Auto Logistics	$430.42M	0.32	-$36.02M	-$1.41	N/A

Universal Logistics currently has a consensus price target of $15.00, indicating a potential downside of 18.96%. Proficient Auto Logistics has a consensus price target of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 147.42%. Given Proficient Auto Logistics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Proficient Auto Logistics is more favorable than Universal Logistics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Logistics	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.33
Proficient Auto Logistics	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

25.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by institutional investors. 73.5% of Universal Logistics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Proficient Auto Logistics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Proficient Auto Logistics beats Universal Logistics on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Universal Logistics	Ground Transportation Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$488.11M	$20.54B	$10.30B	$12.84B
Dividend Yield	2.27%	2.10%	97.17%	11.71%
P/E Ratio	-10.06	41.20	25.79	25.35
Price / Sales	0.31	2.43	333.32	90.72
Price / Cash	3.35	42.52	23.85	34.96
Price / Book	0.90	3.36	4.86	6.21
Net Income	-$99.87M	$989.25M	$613.10M	$358.54M
7 Day Performance	-2.63%	-2.03%	-1.55%	-2.35%
1 Month Performance	-4.04%	-0.59%	-4.23%	-3.37%
1 Year Performance	-25.03%	11.43%	6.23%	8.81%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ULH Universal Logistics	1.9936 of 5 stars	$18.51 flat	$15.00 -19.0%	-25.0%	$488.11M	$1.56B	N/A	10,525	Positive News Gap Up
MRTN Marten Transport	3.3103 of 5 stars	$14.29 -0.8%	$16.00 +12.0%	+18.0%	$1.18B	$883.65M	84.06	3,502	Positive News
HTLD Heartland Express	2.175 of 5 stars	$12.32 -1.0%	$13.00 +5.5%	+45.7%	$962.02M	$805.71M	N/A	4,560
CVLG Covenant Logistics Group	3.5906 of 5 stars	$35.22 +0.5%	$51.80 +47.1%	+54.5%	$889.49M	$1.16B	24.51	4,700	Analyst Downgrade
PAMT PAMT	0.6963 of 5 stars	$11.93 -9.3%	N/A	+8.2%	$275.39M	$598.06M	N/A	2,365	Positive News

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ULH vs. MRTN, HTLD, CVLG, PAMT, and PAL

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Universal Logistics (ULH) Competitors

ULH vs. MRTN, HTLD, CVLG, PAMT, and PAL

How does Universal Logistics compare to Marten Transport?

Do analysts recommend ULH or MRTN?

Does the media prefer ULH or MRTN?

Is ULH or MRTN a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ULH or MRTN?

Which has more risk and volatility, ULH or MRTN?

Is ULH or MRTN more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, ULH or MRTN?

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How does Universal Logistics compare to Heartland Express?

Is ULH or HTLD more profitable?

Does the media prefer ULH or HTLD?

Which has more risk & volatility, ULH or HTLD?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ULH or HTLD?

Do analysts rate ULH or HTLD?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ULH or HTLD?

Is ULH or HTLD a better dividend stock?

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How does Universal Logistics compare to Covenant Logistics Group?

Does the media favor CVLG or ULH?

Is CVLG or ULH a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CVLG or ULH?

Which has more risk and volatility, CVLG or ULH?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CVLG or ULH?

Is CVLG or ULH more profitable?

Do analysts rate CVLG or ULH?

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How does Universal Logistics compare to PAMT?

Is ULH or PAMT more profitable?

Does the media favor ULH or PAMT?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ULH or PAMT?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ULH or PAMT?

Which has more volatility and risk, ULH or PAMT?

Do analysts prefer ULH or PAMT?

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How does Universal Logistics compare to Proficient Auto Logistics?

Which has more volatility & risk, ULH or PAL?

Is ULH or PAL more profitable?

Does the media favor ULH or PAL?

Which has better earnings and valuation, ULH or PAL?

Do analysts prefer ULH or PAL?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ULH or PAL?

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