Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.
PESIIndustrialsNASDAQWaste Management
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Daily timeframePerma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an environmental and technology know-how company in the United States. The company carries a $396.8M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company operates in two segments, Treatment and Services.
Market Cap
$396.8M
Beta
0.47
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
207.78
EPS (TTM)
$-0.96
EPS (Fwd)
$0.09
ROE
-31.6%
ROA
-12.4%
Cash
$20.5M
Total Debt
$5.2M
Free CF
-$14.3M
52W Change
53.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PESI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 18, 2026 close, PESI finished 33.36% above its 150-day moving average ($13.22) and 33.46% above its 200-day moving average ($13.21). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PESI overbought or oversold?
At the August 18, 2026 close, PESI's RSI(14) was 55.7, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. holds $20.5M in cash against $5.2M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$14.3M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -31.6%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $70.6M to $61.7M.
The relatively low beta of 0.47 suggests PESI is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PESI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.