ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Perma-Fix Environmental Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-29.95 Mil.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $84.86 Mil. Therefore, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -35.29%.
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services ROA % Related Terms
Perma-Fix Environmental Services ROA % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Perma-Fix Environmental Services's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perma-Fix Environmental Services's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services (PESI) has a ROA % of -35.29% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Perma-Fix Environmental Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #219 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Perma-Fix Environmental Services' ROA % too high?
Perma-Fix Environmental Services' current ROA % is -35.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #219 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' ROA % compare to YDDL and SGLA?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Perma-Fix Environmental Services ranks #219 out of 249 companies for ROA %. This places Perma-Fix Environmental Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Waste Management company?
The median ROA % among Waste Management companies is 1.54, based on 249 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Perma-Fix Environmental Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROA % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perma-Fix Environmental Services's current ROA % is -35.29%. 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 $10.98 — trading 54.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -35.29%. Perma-Fix Environmental Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perma-Fix Environmental Services (PESI), the current ROA % is -35.29% 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 $10.98 is trading 54.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.09.
GuruFocus considers Perma-Fix Environmental Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PESI:
ROA %: -35.29%
GF Value™: $7.09 vs. price of $10.98 (54.9% above fair value)
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
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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