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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#2521
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$187M
Mark J. Duff
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. operates in three segments: Treatment, Services, and Medical. The Treatment segment offers nuclear, low-level radioactive, mixed waste, hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, and processing and disposal services. The Medical segment is involved in the research and development of medical isotope production technology.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = PESI ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$PESI PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 47 | 28 | 29 | 82 | - | - | -30.9% | -18.8% | 9.5% | -18.2% | -27.1% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 3.0x | $187M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC (PESI) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 46.8/100. It ranks #2521 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 28 | 13 | +15ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 82 | 91 | -9DRAG |
| VALUATION | 29 | 21 | +8ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 37 | 63 | -26DRAG |
| STABILITY | 56 | 60 | -4NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 34 | 24 | +10ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -30.9% (sector 5.7%)
GM 9% vs sector 65%, OM -18% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 2.3%
Rev growth 25%, 10yr history
Interest coverage -16.1x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC (PESI) as a Reduce with a composite score of 46.8/100 at a current price of $12.98. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 46.8/100 places it at rank #2521 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 25% and momentum in the 82th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 46.8/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2521 out of 7,333 stocks. PESI's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
PESI's quality score of 28/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -30.9% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 9.5% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of -27.1% (sector avg: 2.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
PESI registers a value score of just 29/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 4.49x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC's investment score of 37/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 24.8% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of -18.8% (sector: 2.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
PESI shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 82/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 24.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.03 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
With a stability score of 56/100, PESI exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC's short interest score of 34/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 3.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $187M (micro-cap), PESI carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC is a micro-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2521 of 7,333 overall (66th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -30.9% trailing the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of -18.2% below the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While PESI currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Quality (28) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 638% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 85% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 505% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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