Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)vsPerma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc (PESI)
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$39.67
+0.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.12B
PESI
Perma-Fix Environmental Svcs Inc
$11.11
+2.87%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $223.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc generates 10806% more annual revenue ($6.62B vs $60.66M). GFL leads profitability with a 58.0% profit margin vs -19.1%. GFL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GFL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
PESI
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-153.9%
Fair Value
$17.35
Current Price
$39.67
$22.32 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PESI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
3.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -23.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 58.0% and operating margin at 6.4%.
Bull Case : PESI
The strongest argument for PESI centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 96.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PESI
The primary concerns for PESI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GFL profiles as a mature stock while PESI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GFL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
GFL is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
GFL generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GFL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 23/100), backed by strong 58.0% 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.
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
GFL Environmental Inc. is a diversified environmental services company in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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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.
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