Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -5.9x · EV/EBITDA 161.5x · ROE -21.6%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $309M | $256M | $358M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $608M | $555M | $616M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -5.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.52 | 0.43 | 0.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 1.49 | 1.22 | 1.29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 17.82 | 14.78 | 6.07 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.93 | 0.86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 161.50 | 147.49 | 8.67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | -9.9% | -9.9% | 2.0% | 10.3% | 18.1% | 18.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| Operating Margin | -13.3% | -13.3% | -5.1% | 3.7% | 13.1% | 14.2% | 7.0% | 2.4% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | -8.8% | -8.8% | -4.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.5% | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -21.6% | -21.6% | -10.7% | 6.0% | 35.1% | 41.8% | 12.6% | 5.8% | 18.0% | 35.1% | 11.3% |
| ROA | -7.3% | -7.3% | -4.2% | 2.4% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| ROIC | -11.4% | -11.4% | -5.5% | 4.7% | 20.3% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| ROCE | -13.5% | -13.5% | -5.9% | 4.9% | 22.9% | 21.7% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 13.0% | 4.4% | 7.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.17 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 1.04 | 1.99 | 1.88 | 1.67 | 1.40 | 1.89 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 88.75 | 88.75 | 4.59 | 2.77 | 1.42 | 1.45 | 3.32 | 3.72 | 2.56 | 3.25 | 3.01 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.42 | 0.93 | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.95 | 1.99 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 1.40 | 1.88 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 79.38 | 79.38 | 3.63 | 1.71 | 1.03 | 1.33 | 3.31 | 3.71 | 2.55 | 3.24 | 3.00 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | 2.01 | 1.83 | 2.49 | 15.42 | 50.79 | 27.43 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | -3.03 | -3.03 | -2.14 | 4.11 | 16.01 | 13.75 | 3.66 | 2.17 | 6.02 | 4.75 | 5.88 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.78 | 1.83 | 1.98 | 1.79 | 0.95 | 0.85 | 1.01 | 0.92 | 1.23 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.76 | 1.81 | 1.96 | 1.78 | 0.94 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 1.21 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.93 | 1.05 | 0.82 | 0.52 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.34 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.86 | 0.96 | 1.07 | 1.26 | 1.20 | 0.84 | 1.03 | 1.14 | 1.12 | 1.14 |
| Inventory Turnover | 281.79 | 281.79 | 287.76 | 313.23 | 301.83 | 396.48 | 320.09 | 340.36 | 317.45 | 240.05 | 206.65 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 46.00 | 44.49 | 41.28 | 56.53 | 66.70 | 62.77 | 46.89 | 47.26 | 53.00 | 52.17 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $21M | $22M | $22M | $22M | $23M | $23M | $24M | $25M | $26M | $27M |
Structural Margin Erosion
As reported in recent financial statements, Pamt Corp.'s gross margin has deteriorated to -6.2% in 2026Q1, reflecting a severe inability to cover direct operating costs compared to the positive margins maintained as recently as 2024Q3, which suggests a fundamental breakdown in pricing power and cost control.
The transition to negative operating margins of -10.9% indicates that the company's fixed-cost structure is currently misaligned with its diminished revenue base. Investors should monitor whether this represents a cyclical trough or a structural impairment of the company's specialized automotive-focused business model.
Based on Pamt Corp.'s reported figures, the ROIC has trended into negative territory, reaching -2.3% in 2026Q1, which highlights a significant decay in capital efficiency compared to historical periods where the company generated positive returns on its specialized cross-border infrastructure investments.
The persistent negative ROIC suggests that the capital deployed into the fleet is currently destroying value rather than compounding it. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the company's high trailer-to-tractor ratio is becoming a liability in a lower-demand environment.
According to quarterly financial disclosures, Pamt Corp.'s cash conversion cycle has remained relatively flat at 35 days in 2026Q1, suggesting that despite significant revenue contraction, the company has not achieved meaningful improvements in its ability to manage receivables or optimize its supplier payment terms.
The asset turnover ratio of 0.21 remains low, indicating that the company's heavy investment in equipment is not being utilized effectively to drive top-line growth. This lack of efficiency suggests that the company may be carrying excess capacity that is currently weighing on its financial performance.
As indicated by recent SEC filings, Pamt Corp.'s debt-to-equity ratio has climbed to 1.52 in 2026Q1, signaling an increased reliance on debt financing to sustain operations while the equity base is simultaneously being eroded by persistent net losses and negative cash flow generation.
The interest coverage ratio of 1.00 suggests that the company's ability to service its debt is becoming increasingly precarious. Investors should monitor the company's ability to refinance existing obligations if the current negative margin environment persists for an extended period.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to Pamt Corp. given its current negative earnings, which obscures the company's underlying asset value and cash-generating potential during cyclical downturns, making it an unreliable metric for assessing the company's true fundamental health or its potential as a distressed asset.
Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or price-to-book ratios to better understand the company's valuation relative to its tangible asset base. Relying on P/E in this context may lead to erroneous conclusions about the company's long-term viability and its position relative to more stable industry peers.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PAMT stock.
Pamt Corp.'s current P/E ratio is -5.9x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Pamt Corp.'s current EV/EBITDA is 161.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.7x.
Pamt Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) is -21.6%. The historical average is 10.4%.
Based on historical data, Pamt Corp. is trading at a P/E of -5.9x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Pamt Corp. has -9.9% gross margin and -13.3% operating margin.
Pamt Corp.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 88.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.