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Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc (PESI)
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12/03/2025: 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 -10.07% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 247.40M 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 12/3/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.25 - 16.50 | Updated Date 12/3/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.7 |
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 2025-11-10 | When - | Estimate -0.12 | 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 216400125 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08 |
Enterprise Value 216400125 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.57 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -31.36 | Shares Outstanding 18517662 | Shares Floating 17171243 |
Shares Outstanding 18517662 | Shares Floating 17171243 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.27 | Percent Institutions 50.78 |
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 the treatment and management of radioactive and mixed waste. The company has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion, focusing on providing comprehensive environmental solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Treatment and Processing: This segment involves treating and processing radioactive, mixed, and hazardous wastes. This includes stabilization, volume reduction, and other services to prepare waste for disposal.
- Nuclear Services: This segment provides a range of nuclear services, including waste management, decommissioning, and site remediation.
- Medical Isotopes: Involves supplying and processing isotopes for medical applications.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Duff is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations. Organizational structure includes divisions for treatment, services, and corporate functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Mixed Waste Treatment: Services include stabilization, size reduction, and packaging of mixed waste. Market share data is not readily available, but Perma-Fix is a significant player in the niche market of mixed waste treatment. Competitors include EnergySolutions and Veolia.
- Radioactive Waste Processing: Treatment and disposal of low-level radioactive waste. Market share data unavailable. Competitors: EnergySolutions, Waste Control Specialists.
- Nuclear Facility Support: Provides support services for nuclear facilities, including decommissioning and waste management. Market Share unavailable. Competitors: AECOM, Fluor.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The environmental remediation and waste management industry is driven by regulatory requirements, infrastructure development, and environmental awareness. There is increasing demand for safe and effective waste treatment and disposal solutions.
Positioning
Perma-Fix is a specialist in treating and managing radioactive and mixed waste. Its competitive advantage lies in its expertise and specialized facilities in this niche area.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for radioactive and mixed waste management is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Perma-Fix is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its specialized services and established relationships with government and commercial clients.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized expertise in radioactive and mixed waste treatment
- Established relationships with government and commercial clients
- Proprietary treatment technologies
- Licensed treatment facilities
Weaknesses
- Relatively small market capitalization
- Dependence on government contracts
- Regulatory risks
- Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Increased demand for environmental remediation due to stricter regulations
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new treatment technologies
- Acquisition of smaller competitors
Threats
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Increased competition from larger companies
- Economic downturns affecting government spending
- Technological obsolescence
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ES
- VEOEY
- AECOM
Competitive Landscape
Perma-Fix's advantage is its specialization in radioactive and mixed waste. Larger competitors may have more resources but less focus on this niche. Smaller competitors may lack the infrastructure and regulatory approvals of Perma-Fix.
Major Acquisitions
MEC2
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded nuclear services offerings and geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion in the environmental services market. The company's growth trajectory has been influenced by government regulations and demand for waste management services.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on factors such as regulatory changes, government spending on environmental remediation, and the company's ability to win new contracts. Analyst estimates are not readily available without a real-time data feed.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include strategic acquisitions, expansion of treatment facilities, and development of new technologies. Please see the company's investor relations website for details.
Summary
Perma-Fix is a niche player in the radioactive and mixed waste treatment market with specialized expertise. Its strengths lie in its proprietary technologies and regulatory approvals, but it faces competition from larger, more diversified firms. The company's growth depends on its ability to win government contracts and expand into new markets. Recent acquisitions have helped expand offerings and reach.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, press releases, industry reports, and SEC filings.
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Financial performance data requires up-to-date feeds.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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