Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STU:PFX1 Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc STU:PFX1
51 GF Score
Price €10.53
GF Value €6.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Perma-Fix Environmental Services Moat Score?

Perma-Fix Environmental Services STU:PFX1 -0.85% 51 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PFX1 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Waste Management companies, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks better than 94.16% on this metric.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services has Narrow Moat: Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized waste management services and regulatory expertise. While it benefits from some regulatory barriers, the competitive landscape and lack of strong brand strength limit its moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Perma-Fix Environmental Services might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services  (STU:PFX1) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Moat Score Related Terms

STU:PFX1 vs YDDL, SGLA, LNZA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #15 out of 257 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Moat Score too high?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #15 out of 257 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perma-Fix Environmental Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Moat Score compare to YDDL and SGLA?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #15 out of 257 companies for Moat Score. This places Perma-Fix Environmental Services in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Perma-Fix Environmental Services's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perma-Fix Environmental Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.08, compared to a current price of €10.53 — trading 73.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Perma-Fix Environmental Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perma-Fix Environmental Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.53 is trading 73.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.08. GuruFocus considers Perma-Fix Environmental Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PFX1:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €6.08 vs. price of €10.53 (73.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PFX1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Business Description

Other Exchanges PESI:USA
Address 8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30350
Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc is a nuclear services company and provider of nuclear and mixed waste management services. The company's nuclear waste services include treatment and management of radioactive and mixed waste (waste containing both hazardous and low-level radioactive waste). The company operates through two segments: i) The treatment segment: It offers nuclear, low-level radioactive, Mixed, hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, processing and disposal services, and ii) the Services segment which generates the majority of the revenue, provides on-site waste management services to commercial and government customers, technology-based services, construction, logistics, and transportation services among others.
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