PESI (Perma-Fix Environmental Services) Quick Ratio: 1.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median


PESI Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc PESI
51 GF Score
Price $12.29
GF Value $7.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Perma-Fix Environmental Services Quick Ratio?

Perma-Fix Environmental Services PESI +0.25% 51 Quick Ratio is 1.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates PESI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Waste Management companies, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks worse than 60.08% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Perma-Fix Environmental Services's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services has a quick ratio of 1.17. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PESI' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.05   Max: 2.23
Current: 1.17

During the past 13 years, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's highest Quick Ratio was 2.23. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.05.

PESI's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
60.08% of 248 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs PESI: 1.17

Perma-Fix Environmental Services  (NAS:PESI) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Perma-Fix Environmental Services Quick Ratio Related Terms


Perma-Fix Environmental Services Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Quick Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Quick Ratio Chart

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 1.00 1.13 2.23 1.54

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.12 1.97 1.72 1.54 1.17

PESI vs YDDL, SGLA, LNZA: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

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

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


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Perma-Fix Environmental Services Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(36.371-1.563)/22.568
=1.54

Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(29.431-1.913)/23.537
=1.17

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 1.17 mean?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services (PESI) has a Quick Ratio of 1.17 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Perma-Fix Environmental Services and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Quick Ratio too high?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services' current Quick Ratio of 1.17 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.23. The Waste Management industry median Quick Ratio is 1.42. Perma-Fix Environmental Services' value of 1.17 is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Quick Ratio compare to YDDL and SGLA?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #149 out of 248 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Perma-Fix Environmental Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.42. Perma-Fix Environmental Services' value of 1.17 is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Perma-Fix Environmental Services' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Perma-Fix Environmental Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median Quick Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.42, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perma-Fix Environmental Services's current Quick Ratio of 1.17 is 17.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Perma-Fix Environmental Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perma-Fix Environmental Services's current Quick Ratio is 1.17, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. 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 (PESI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.09, compared to a current price of $12.29 — trading 73.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.17, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 17.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.42. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perma-Fix Environmental Services (PESI), the current Quick Ratio is 1.17 as of Mar. 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 (PESI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perma-Fix Environmental Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.29 is trading 73.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.09. GuruFocus considers Perma-Fix Environmental Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PESI:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.17 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: $7.09 vs. price of $12.29 (73.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% below the Waste Management median (#149 of 248)

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


Perma-Fix Environmental Services Business Description

Other Exchanges PFX1:Germany
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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