Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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STU:PFX1 Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc STU:PFX1
52 GF Score
Price €12.53
GF Value €6.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Perma-Fix Environmental Services Profitability Rank?

Perma-Fix Environmental Services STU:PFX1 +3.47% 52 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates STU:PFX1 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -67.26%. As of today, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Perma-Fix Environmental Services Profitability Rank Related Terms


STU:PFX1 vs SGLA, ABAT, YDDL: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Perma-Fix Environmental Services Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-6.473 / 9.624
=-67.26 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Perma-Fix Environmental Services has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Perma-Fix Environmental Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Profitability Rank too high?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services' current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Perma-Fix Environmental Services has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Profitability Rank compare to SGLA and ABAT?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. Historically, Perma-Fix Environmental Services' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Waste Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Perma-Fix Environmental Services and its competitors. Perma-Fix Environmental Services's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 €6.28, compared to a current price of €12.53 — trading 99.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Perma-Fix Environmental Services' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perma-Fix Environmental Services (STU:PFX1), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 (STU:PFX1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perma-Fix Environmental Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.53 is trading 99.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.28. GuruFocus considers Perma-Fix Environmental Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PFX1:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €6.28 vs. price of €12.53 (99.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 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.
52GF Score

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