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Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc(PESI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PESI
09/25/2026: PESI (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services is a specialized player in the nuclear waste management and environmental remediation sector. The company primarily generates value by operating unique, highly regulated facilities that treat complex waste streams for government clients. Its main strength lies in its specialized technical niche and long-standing federal partnerships, which provide a competitive moat. However, the company faces risks related to heavy reliance on government budgets, operational complexity, and intense contract competition. It serves as a focused option for investors interested in nuclear infrastructure and cleanup themes, though it lacks the dividend income and stability of broader industrial peers. Key developments to monitor include federal cleanup budget allocations and new contract wins.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The growth story is tied to specific, often lumpy, government nuclear cleanup contracts rather than steady high-growth scaling. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum often follows major contract win announcements, requiring an active approach to entry and exit. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often linked to the perceived book value of facilities and the likelihood of future contract renewals. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not currently provide a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's reliance on government spending and operational volatility creates higher risk than a typical low-risk defensive stock. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to sharp price swings based on government contract news. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is tied to project pipeline visibility, which can change rapidly. |
| Competition risk (Federal contracting) | Medium / high | The firm competes with much larger, well-capitalized engineering conglomerates. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company operates in a necessary but highly regulated, asset-heavy sector. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no current dividend to provide income support for shareholders. |
| Execution risk | High | Failure to meet strict federal compliance standards could jeopardize primary revenue sources. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 35.53% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 332.07M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 330.0K shares | Beta 0.47 | 52 Weeks Range 8.58 - 21.32 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 8.58 - 21.32 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.92 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Waste Treatment | Processing and treating low-level and mixed radioactive waste at owned facilities. | This is their core business, generating revenue by safely processing materials that few other companies can handle. |
| Environmental Remediation | Technical services and cleanup of contaminated sites for government clients. | This involves providing the specialized expertise to clear old industrial or nuclear sites for future use. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 99.01 | Enterprise Value 319.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.81 |
Enterprise Value 319.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.81 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -31.36 | Shares Outstanding 21.22M | Shares Floating 19.85M |
Shares Outstanding 21.22M | Shares Floating 19.85M | ||
Percent Insiders 6.46 | Percent Institutions 64.28 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-12-08 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Mark J. Duff | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Waste Management | Full time employees 293 | Website https://www.perma-fix.com |
Full time employees 293 | Website https://www.perma-fix.com | ||
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an environmental and technology know-how company in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Treatment and Services. The Treatment segment offers nuclear, low-level radioactive, mixed waste, hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, and processing and disposal services through treatment and storage facilities. This segment is also involved in the research and development activities to identify, develop, and implement waste processing techniques for problematic waste streams. The Services segment provides technical services, including professional radiological measurement and site survey of government and commercial installations; health physics services; integrated occupational safety and health services; consulting, engineering, project and waste management, environmental, decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) field, and technical and management personnel and services; and waste management services. This segment also offers nuclear services, including D&D of government and commercial facilities, including engineering, technology applications, specialty services, logistics, transportation, processing, and disposal; and license termination support, such as project management, planning, characterization, waste stream identification and delineation, remediation/demolition, compliance demonstration, final status survey, reporting, transportation, disposal, and emergency response. In addition, it maintains, services, maintains, calibrates, and sources health physics, IH and customized nuclear, environmental, and occupational safety and health instruments. The company serves research institutions, commercial companies, public utilities, and governmental agencies through direct sales to customers or through intermediaries. Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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