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Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc (PESI)
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11/14/2025: PESI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $20
1 Year Target Price $20
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.72% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 244.27M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 20 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 20 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.35 | 52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 16.50 | Updated Date 11/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 16.50 | Updated Date 11/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.64 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-06 | When - | Estimate -0.1187 | Actual -0.1 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -19.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) -10.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -8.91% | Return on Equity (TTM) -23.26% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 92.59 | Enterprise Value 219177775 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.03 |
Enterprise Value 219177775 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.03 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.61 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -31.36 | Shares Outstanding 18517662 | Shares Floating 17171243 |
Shares Outstanding 18517662 | Shares Floating 17171243 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.27 | Percent Institutions 50.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. was founded in 1991. It specializes in nuclear and industrial waste management services, focusing on the treatment and disposal of hazardous, mixed, and radioactive wastes. The company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to provide comprehensive waste solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Treatment and Processing: This segment focuses on treating and processing hazardous, low-level radioactive, and mixed wastes to meet regulatory requirements for disposal. It includes stabilization, volume reduction, and waste packaging services.
- Nuclear Services: Offers a range of nuclear services, including decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) of nuclear facilities, waste management support, and radiological control services.
- Waste Management Services: This segment provides comprehensive waste management solutions for various industries, including government, commercial, and academic sectors. This involves the transportation, treatment, and disposal of diverse waste streams.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Duff is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its strategic direction. The organizational structure is divided into operational segments based on service offerings.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Mixed Waste Treatment: Perma-Fix provides treatment for mixed radioactive and hazardous waste, complying with stringent regulations. The market share for mixed waste treatment is fragmented, with Perma-Fix holding a significant portion in specialized niches. Competitors include EnergySolutions and Veolia Nuclear Solutions.
- Low-Level Radioactive Waste Processing: Perma-Fix handles processing of low-level radioactive waste. This includes volume reduction and stabilization techniques. This service contributes a significant amount to the business's revenue. Competitors include Studsvik and Stericycle.
- Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D): Perma-Fix has expertise in D&D of nuclear facilities. No reliable market share numbers are available. This is a project-based revenue stream. Competitors include AECOM and Fluor Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The environmental services industry is driven by stringent regulations concerning waste management, particularly hazardous and radioactive materials. The market is also influenced by government spending on nuclear cleanup and D&D activities.
Positioning
Perma-Fix positions itself as a specialized provider of waste treatment and nuclear services. Its competitive advantages lie in its expertise in handling complex waste streams and its established relationships with government agencies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually, encompassing nuclear waste management, hazardous waste disposal, and D&D services. Perma-Fix is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its specialized service offerings and government contracts.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized Expertise in Nuclear and Hazardous Waste Treatment
- Strong Relationships with Government Agencies
- Proprietary Treatment Technologies
- Established Infrastructure and Facilities
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Government Contracts
- Sensitivity to Regulatory Changes
- Limited Geographic Diversification
- Relatively Small Market Capitalization
Opportunities
- Increased Government Spending on Nuclear Cleanup
- Growing Demand for D&D Services
- Expansion into New Geographic Markets
- Development of Innovative Waste Treatment Technologies
Threats
- Stricter Environmental Regulations
- Competition from Larger Environmental Services Companies
- Economic Downturn Affecting Government Budgets
- Technological Advancements Rendering Existing Treatment Methods Obsolete
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ES
- WM
- SRCL
Competitive Landscape
Perma-Fix competes with larger environmental services companies. Its advantage lies in specialized expertise; disadvantages include smaller scale and limited resources.
Major Acquisitions
Diversified Scientifics, Inc.
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 21.2
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Perma-Fix's capabilities and geographic reach in the waste treatment market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been uneven, with periods of rapid expansion followed by slower growth depending on contract awards.
Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates, contingent on continued government spending on environmental remediation and D&D. Projections are typically included in analyst reports, but are not accessible at this time.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include securing new government contracts and expanding treatment facility capacity.
Summary
Perma-Fix is a specialized environmental services company with expertise in nuclear and hazardous waste treatment. Its strengths lie in its government relationships and proprietary technologies. However, it is vulnerable to regulatory changes and competition from larger players. Growth depends on securing government contracts and expanding into new markets.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
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About Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters 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. It 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 provides its services to 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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