Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc (PESI)vsParker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)
PESI
Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc
$12.25
-3.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $235.37M
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$909.42
-4.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $119.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 33076% more annual revenue ($20.46B vs $61.67M). PH leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs -22.4%. PH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PESI
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
PH
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -19.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 47.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PESI
The strongest argument for PESI centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : PH
The strongest argument for PH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 21.7%.
Bear Case : PESI
The primary concerns for PESI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PESI profiles as a turnaround stock while PH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
PH is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (768M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PH scores higher overall (54/100 vs 25/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., is an environmental and technical expertise company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Visit Website →Parker-Hannifin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Parker-Hannifin Corporation, originally Parker Appliance Company, usually referred to as just Parker, is an American corporation specializing in motion and control technologies. Its corporate headquarters are in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in Greater Cleveland.
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