Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (PESI)

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Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (PESI) is down 12.7% since the beginning of the year. At $11 per share, PESI is trading 33.4% below its 52-week high of $16. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PESI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,593.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (PESI) has returned -12.71% so far this year and 10.01% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PESI has returned 7.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, PESI's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Jun 1996 with a return of +82.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2013 at -46.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, PESI closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 4, 1996 with a return of +52.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 28, 2013 at -29.4%.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 17.90%, beta of 0.46, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 1995.

• This stock participated in 119.74% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 82.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.46 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PESI ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. was 89.92%, occurring on Jun 28, 2013. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. drawdown is 38.43%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Waste Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.