Perimeter Solutions SA(PRM)

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09/25/2026: PRM (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Perimeter Solutions is a specialty chemical company that is a leading provider of mission-critical fire retardants and foams, primarily serving government forestry agencies. The company's core strength lies in its Phos-Chek product line, which benefits from high barriers to entry and strong environmental certifications. Its primary investment story centers on the growing global demand for wildfire suppression due to climate change. However, investors must weigh this against the inherent risks of climate unpredictability and concentrated government customer reliance. The stock is best suited for those comfortable with seasonal volatility and long-term environmental trends, and investors should monitor contract renewal cycles and regulatory developments.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is tied to environmental trends but constrained by seasonal wildfire volatility.
Momentum investorMixed fitStock price often mirrors the intensity of the current fire season, making it prone to sudden sentiment shifts.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends on long-term cash flow sustainability across varying fire seasons.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not prioritize regular dividend payments.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to weather and regulatory risks creates significant earnings volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighEarnings and stock price are highly sensitive to annual weather conditions.
Valuation riskMediumFuture growth expectations are heavily priced against environmental trends.
Competition risk (specialty chemicals)MediumWhile niche, larger chemical firms could theoretically enter if margins remain high.
Business qualityMediumThe business possesses strong, recurring demand from government agencies.
Dividend incomeLow / noneCapital is primarily directed towards operations and growth.
Execution riskMediumSupply chain logistics during peak fire seasons are critical for delivery.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 408.04%
Avg. Invested days 64
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Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PRM receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PRM has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 31.9%) and solid revenue growth (+16.4%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-3394.8%), soft profitability (net margin -31.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PRM's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 14.7%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is PRM's strongest growth driver at +20.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+16.4%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-3394.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 87.0% and approximately 91.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 9.04% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

WINDACRE PARTNERSHIP LLC 9.87%
Principal Financial Group Inc 8.56%
BlackRock Inc 6.62%
FMR Inc 5.52%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.77%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PRM generates approximately $575 of gross profit, $-308 of operating income, and $319 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 12.65%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PRM has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.76B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 43.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 43.75
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 1.9
52 Weeks Range 19.70 - 38.17
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 19.70 - 38.17
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Fire RetardantsPhos-Chek aerial and ground-based fire retardants.The core product that suppresses forest fires for government agencies.
Firefighting FoamsSpecialty foams for industrial/municipal fire suppression.Supports firefighting efforts in industrial and urban settings.
Geography (North America)US and Canadian government agency contracts.The primary revenue driver for the company.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 17.86
Enterprise Value 5.81B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.29
Enterprise Value 5.81B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.55
Shares Outstanding 163.69M
Shares Floating 149.48M
Shares Outstanding 163.69M
Shares Floating 149.48M
Percent Insiders 9.04
Percent Institutions 87.04

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Perimeter Solutions SA

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Clayton, MO, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-11-09
CEO & Director Mr. Haitham R. Khouri
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
Full time employees 356
Full time employees 356

Perimeter Solutions, Inc. manufactures and supplies firefighting products, electronic components, lubricant additives, and engineered machinery in the United States, Germany, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Fire Safety and Specialty Products. The Fire Safety segment provides fire retardants and firefighting foams, as well as specialized equipment and services for federal, state, provincial, local/municipal, and commercial customers. The Specialty Products segment develops, produces, and markets products for non-fire safety markets, including phosphorus pentasulfide based lubricant additives used in pesticide and mining chemicals applications, and electric battery technologies. This segment also offers engineered machinery and associated aftermarket consumables parts, and services, as well as original equipment manufacturing, and automation solutions for medical devices such as complex catheters, guidewires and microcoils, as well as aftermarket parts, services, and consumables. In addition, it also manufactures and installs fire and security alarm systems. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri.