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Perimeter Solutions SA(PRM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PRM
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is tied to environmental trends but constrained by seasonal wildfire volatility. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Stock price often mirrors the intensity of the current fire season, making it prone to sudden sentiment shifts. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation depends on long-term cash flow sustainability across varying fire seasons. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not prioritize regular dividend payments. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High exposure to weather and regulatory risks creates significant earnings volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Earnings and stock price are highly sensitive to annual weather conditions. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Future growth expectations are heavily priced against environmental trends. |
| Competition risk (specialty chemicals) | Medium | While niche, larger chemical firms could theoretically enter if margins remain high. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business possesses strong, recurring demand from government agencies. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Capital is primarily directed towards operations and growth. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Supply chain logistics during peak fire seasons are critical for delivery. |
Price Behavior

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

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 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
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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 area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Retardants | Phos-Chek aerial and ground-based fire retardants. | The core product that suppresses forest fires for government agencies. |
| Firefighting Foams | Specialty 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
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)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
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 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.

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