Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (PESI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (PESI) has returned -15.09% so far this year and 47.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PESI has returned 11.19% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% 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 +1.23%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 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 17.82%, beta of 0.46, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 21, 1995.

• This stock participated in 121.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.59% 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 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (PESI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 40.11%.

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.