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Neutral 50 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
$23.50
▼(-0.13% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/27/26
The score is held back primarily by weak/volatile profitability (large 2025 GAAP loss and negative ROE) and poor near-term technicals (below key moving averages with negative MACD). High valuation (P/E ~62.6 and no dividend yield provided) further limits the score, partially offset by constructive earnings-call tone and guidance supported by revenue/adjusted EBITDA growth and solid liquidity.
Positive Factors
M&A diversification (MMT acquisition)
The completed $685M MMT acquisition brings proprietary machinery and high-margin aftermarket consumables into Perimeter’s portfolio, structurally diversifying revenue away from wildfire-season sensitivity. This broadens recurring aftermarket revenue streams and can smooth seasonality while improving long-term margin mix and cash visibility.
Shift toward fixed, recurring contracts
Management’s shift of wildland retardant contracts toward fixed and recurring structures reduces reliance on seasonal spot demand. Over months-to-years this increases revenue predictability, stabilizes working-capital needs, and enhances planning for production, capex and M&A integration, supporting more durable adjusted EBITDA generation.
Stronger balance sheet and improving free cash flow
Perimeter’s 2025 balance sheet shows solid equity capitalization and materially lower reported leverage versus prior years, while free cash flow improved to ~$209M. This financial flexibility enables disciplined tuck-in M&A, capex funding and revolver availability, providing resilience against seasonality and operational hiccups.
Negative Factors
Volatile profitability and GAAP loss
A large 2025 GAAP loss and very low EBITDA margin highlight profit volatility despite top-line growth. Persisting swings between adjusted and GAAP results impair return metrics (negative ROE), constrain retained-earnings buildup, and complicate long-term capital allocation and investor confidence if normalized profitability is not re-established.
Sauget P2S5 operational and safety failures
Recurring downtime and safety incidents at the Sauget P2S5 facility have materially reduced production volumes and created litigation risk. Until ownership/operational control is clarified, this structural uncertainty can depress base-product volumes, raise operating costs, and prolong recovery of Specialty Products margins and backlog conversion.
Higher pro forma leverage and interest burden after MMT financing
Funding the MMT deal with $550M of 6.25% notes raises pro forma leverage to ~3.0x and increases annual interest expense to roughly $75M. Elevated leverage and interest payments reduce financial flexibility for future tuck-ins, raise refinancing risk under adverse conditions, and make earnings sensitivity to operational setbacks more acute.

Perimeter Solutions (PRM) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Perimeter Solutions Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionPerimeter Solutions, SA manufactures and supplies firefighting products and lubricant additives in the United States, Germany, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Fire Safety and Oil Additives. The Fire Safety segment provides fire retardants and firefighting foams, as well as specialized equipment and services for federal, state, provincial, local/municipal, and commercial customers. The Oil Additives segment produces Phosphorus Pentasulfide which is primarily used in the preparation of lubricant additives, including a family of compounds called Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphates. The company offers its products under the brands PHOS-CHEK, FIRE-TROL, AUXQUIMIA, SOLBERG. and BIOGEMA. Perimeter Solutions, SA was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri.
How the Company Makes MoneyPerimeter Solutions generates revenue through multiple key streams, primarily from the sale of firefighting foam products and associated equipment. The company has established long-term contracts with various governmental and industrial clients, which provide a steady flow of income. Additionally, PRM offers training services related to the application and management of its products, creating an additional revenue stream. Significant partnerships with emergency response agencies and collaborations with firefighting equipment manufacturers further bolster its market presence and financial performance. The company also benefits from ongoing demand for fire safety solutions across various industries, including aviation, oil and gas, and manufacturing, contributing to its overall earnings.

Perimeter Solutions Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum and financial improvement: consolidated revenue (+16%) and adjusted EBITDA (+18%) growth, improved adjusted EPS (+21%), meaningful segment-level wins, and an active, disciplined M&A program highlighted by the strategic MMT acquisition. Management also emphasized improved contract mix and greater predictability of Fire Safety cash flows. Material negatives centered on operational and safety failures at the Sauget P2S5 facility (causing production disruption, litigation risk, and base-business declines), widened GAAP losses, and higher pro forma leverage and interest expense following the MMT financing. On balance, the company presented more substantive and sustainable positives (organic growth, margin expansion, diversified M&A pipeline, liquidity) than negatives, although the Sauget situation and higher leverage are important near-term risks.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue reached $652.9M in 2025, up 16% year-over-year; Q4 revenue was $102.8M, up 19% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 18% to $331.7M for 2025; Q4 adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $36.0M, reflecting higher structural earnings power.
Adjusted EPS Improvement
Adjusted EPS grew to $1.34 in 2025 from $1.11 a year ago, an increase of ~21% (Q4 adjusted EPS remained $0.13).
Fire Safety Segment: Strong Full-Year Performance and Contract Evolution
Fire Safety full-year revenue was $488.9M (up 12%) and adjusted EBITDA was $290.5M (up 21%). Management highlighted a shift of retardant contracts toward more fixed and recurring structures, reducing sensitivity to fire season volatility and improving predictability.
Specialty Products Growth and Q4 Momentum
Specialty Products revenue was $163.9M, up 31% year-over-year (Q4 revenue $44.6M, up 75%). Full-year adjusted EBITDA rose to $41.2M (+3%); Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased 85% to $10.4M, helped by acquisitions contributing $41.2M of revenue for the year.
Strategic M&A — MMT Acquisition and IMS Product Line Rollouts
Closed MMT acquisition (Jan 2026) for $685M; management estimates MMT would have contributed ~$140M revenue and ~$50M adjusted EBITDA on a 2025 pro forma basis. IMS product-line tuck-ins added $82M in 2025 (including a $40M Q4 deal), with management targeting high-IRR, repeatable product line acquisitions.
Capital Allocation, Liquidity, and Leverage Management
Deployed ~$149M in 2025 across reinvestment, tuck-in M&A and buybacks; repurchased $40.4M of shares in Q1; ended year with $325.9M cash and an undrawn $200M revolver. Reported net debt/adjusted EBITDA of 1.1x at quarter end and pro forma leverage of 3.0x after MMT — below the firm's 4x target.
Improved Cash Tax and CapEx Profile
Q4 cash paid for income taxes was $20.6M vs $43.1M prior year; company expects cash tax rate of 20% or better going forward. Capital expenditures guidance is $30M–$40M annually with Q4 capex of $7M.
Negative Updates
P2S5 Sauget Plant Operational and Safety Failures
Sauget (Flexsys-owned) experienced recurring unplanned downtime and safety incidents that materially reduced production volumes and negatively impacted PDI/P2S5 results. Management cites recurring safety lapses, is pursuing litigation, and warns of continued variability in the P2S5 business until operational control is resolved.
GAAP Earnings Weakness
GAAP loss per share widened to a $1.37 loss in 2025 vs a $0.04 loss the prior year. Q4 GAAP loss per share was $0.94 vs Q4 2024 GAAP EPS of $0.90, reflecting significant GAAP volatility despite adjusted results improving.
Q4 Fire Safety and Segment-Level Quarterly Declines
Although Fire Safety showed strong full-year results, Q4 Fire Safety revenue declined 4% year-over-year to $58.1M and Q4 adjusted EBITDA declined 6% to $25.5M, indicating some near-term quarter volatility tied to seasonality and mix.
P2S5 Base Business Impact and Ongoing Uncertainty
Specialty Products base business experienced a $2M decline related to Sauget downtime despite overall segment growth from acquisitions; management warned that each month of delay in resolving ownership/operational control has real operational and financial consequences.
Higher Debt and Future Interest Expense
MMT financing included $550M of new 6.25% notes; management now expects annual interest expense of ~ $75M. Pro forma net leverage rose to ~3.0x net debt/adjusted EBITDA after MMT (from 1.1x at quarter end), increasing interest and leverage risk relative to prior year.
Company Guidance
Management updated long‑term assumptions and provided numerical guidance across financing, tax, capital spending and working capital: annual interest expense is expected to be ~ $75M (Q4 interest expense was $9.7M), tax‑deductible depreciation/amortization/other items are guided to ~$60M–$75M, and annual capital expenditures are expected to be $30M–$40M (2025 capex was $26.5M; Q4 capex $7M). They expect annual working capital change to run roughly 10%–15% of revenue growth and a cash tax rate of 20% or better (Q4 cash taxes were $20.6M vs $43.1M prior year). On capital allocation and liquidity, 2025 capital deployed totaled about $149M (including $82M of product‑line M&A and a $40M Q4 IMS buy), $40.4M of share repurchases were completed early in the year, and the company deployed over $830M of capital including the January MMT acquisition ($685M cash), funded in part by $550M of new 6.25% notes due 2034 (in addition to $675M of 5.0% notes due 2029); quarter‑end cash was $325.9M with an undrawn $200M revolver. Leverage was 1.1x net debt/adjusted EBITDA on LTM adjusted EBITDA of $331.7M (pro‑forma including MMT and the $550M notes ~3.0x) versus an informal target around 4.0x, and management reiterated a minimum targeted equity return hurdle of 15% and that IMS will deploy “tens of millions” annually into high‑IRR product‑line acquisitions.

Perimeter Solutions Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong revenue growth and high gross margin are positives, and leverage appears very low in 2025. However, profitability is highly volatile with a large 2025 net loss and deeply negative ROE, while cash flow quality is mixed (strong recent free cash flow but very low 2025 operating cash flow and prior volatility).
Income Statement
34
Negative
Revenue has grown sharply over the period (up from $340M in 2020 to $653M in 2025), and gross margin remains strong in 2025 (~57%). However, profitability is volatile and recently weak: 2025 shows a large net loss (-$206M) and very low EBITDA margin (~3%), a steep deterioration from 2023–2024 levels. Overall, the top-line trajectory is positive, but the swing back to significant losses meaningfully drags the income statement quality.
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
The balance sheet shows strong equity capitalization (about $1.13B equity on $2.65B assets in 2025) and leverage appears very low in 2025 (debt-to-equity ~0.03), a major improvement versus 2020–2024 when leverage was materially higher (roughly ~0.60–2.36). The key weakness is returns: 2025 return on equity is deeply negative (about -18%) due to the net loss, indicating the capital base is not currently generating profits.
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
Free cash flow is strong and improving recently (about $209M in 2025, up from ~$173M in 2024), which is a clear positive. That said, operating cash flow in 2025 is very low (~$6.7M) relative to the earnings loss, and the company has shown meaningful year-to-year volatility in cash generation (including negative free cash flow in 2022–2023). In short, free cash flow is a strength, but the underlying operating cash flow consistency is a concern.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue652.86M560.97M322.11M360.50M362.34M
Gross Profit375.15M317.09M128.29M128.65M172.62M
EBITDA-123.08M61.95M200.04M195.86M-529.53M
Net Income-206.37M-5.91M67.49M91.76M-661.52M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets2.65B2.42B2.33B2.46B2.58B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments325.93M198.46M52.80M126.75M225.55M
Total Debt33.55M805.53M798.26M684.30M664.13M
Total Liabilities1.52B1.26B1.18B1.32B1.50B
Stockholders Equity1.13B1.16B1.15B1.14B1.08B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow208.56M172.86M-9.24M-48.78M62.60M
Operating Cash Flow238.15M188.39M193.00K-40.17M72.35M
Investing Cash Flow-106.82M-42.94M-14.89M-10.25M-1.23B
Financing Cash Flow-8.97M8.35M-64.45M-48.81M-761.43M

Perimeter Solutions Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price23.53
Price Trends
50DMA
26.92
Negative
100DMA
26.19
Negative
200DMA
21.84
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.90
Positive
RSI
33.91
Neutral
STOCH
32.43
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PRM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 23.53 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 25.67, below the 50-day MA of 26.92, and above the 200-day MA of 21.84, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.90 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.91 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 32.43 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for PRM.

Perimeter Solutions Risk Analysis

Perimeter Solutions disclosed 47 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Perimeter Solutions reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Perimeter Solutions Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
63
Neutral
$3.18B20.947.98%1.54%-1.30%-36.69%
62
Neutral
$2.25B-964.31-0.64%1.37%0.08%-107.33%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
59
Neutral
$3.36B34.903.48%3.48%1.03%-24.57%
54
Neutral
$2.61B-4.59-113.20%4.37%2.12%-579.74%
52
Neutral
$2.70B-2.18%3.91%4.68%-62.80%
50
Neutral
$3.56B-7.30-17.79%19.12%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
PRM
Perimeter Solutions
23.82
14.70
161.18%
FUL
H.B. Fuller Company
58.56
2.37
4.21%
OLN
Olin
23.80
0.57
2.44%
AVNT
Avient
36.62
-2.80
-7.09%
KWR
Quaker Chemical
129.55
-4.23
-3.16%
CC
Chemours Company
17.42
4.32
32.94%

Perimeter Solutions Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Perimeter Solutions Completes Acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies
Positive
Jan 22, 2026

On January 22, 2026, Perimeter Solutions completed its previously announced acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC (MMT) from Arcline Investment Management for approximately $685 million in cash, including certain tax benefits, funded with cash on hand and proceeds from a senior secured notes offering that closed on January 2, 2026. The deal brings into Perimeter’s portfolio a leading provider of highly engineered machinery and associated aftermarket consumables, parts and services used in the production of minimally invasive medical devices, a business in which nearly all revenue comes from proprietary products and roughly half from aftermarket activities, potentially diversifying Perimeter’s revenue base beyond its core fire safety and specialty chemicals operations and deepening its exposure to high-margin, recurring aftermarket demand in the medical technology manufacturing space.

The most recent analyst rating on (PRM) stock is a Buy with a $32.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Perimeter Solutions stock, see the PRM Stock Forecast page.

M&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Perimeter Solutions Issues Notes to Finance Strategic Acquisition
Positive
Jan 2, 2026

On January 2, 2026, Perimeter Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Perimeter Solutions, Inc., completed a $550 million offering of 6.250% senior secured notes due January 15, 2034, in a private placement exempt from SEC registration, with interest payable semi-annually starting July 15, 2026. The company plans to use the proceeds, along with cash on hand, to fund the acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies, LLC and related transaction costs, with the notes fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by Perimeter Intermediate, LLC and certain restricted subsidiaries and secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all of their assets; the notes carry customary covenants, redemption features including a mandatory redemption if the MMT deal is not completed by September 9, 2026 or is abandoned, and a change-of-control put right at 101% of principal, underscoring Perimeter’s effort to balance acquisition-driven growth with creditor protections and structured downside safeguards for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (PRM) stock is a Hold with a $30.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Perimeter Solutions stock, see the PRM Stock Forecast page.

Legal ProceedingsPrivate Placements and Financing
Perimeter Solutions Secures New Credit Facility, Ends Lawsuit
Positive
Dec 29, 2025

On December 19, 2025, Perimeter Holdings, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Perimeter Solutions, Inc., entered into an amended and restated credit agreement that established a senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $200 million, maturing in 2030 and backed by first-priority liens on substantially all assets of Perimeter Holdings and its guarantor subsidiaries, with features allowing increased commitments tied to EBITDA and leverage-based interest margins. Separately, the company resolved a stockholder class action filed on October 1, 2025, in Delaware Chancery Court challenging the board terms of two directors; after the board in late October 2025 confirmed the directors’ elections and disclosed that they will stand for election at the 2026 annual meeting and annually thereafter, the plaintiff agreed the claims were mooted, and on December 22, 2025, the court closed the case following the company’s agreement to pay $725,000 in attorneys’ fees and expenses, eliminating ongoing litigation risk and related distraction without any admission of wrongdoing.

The most recent analyst rating on (PRM) stock is a Hold with a $30.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Perimeter Solutions stock, see the PRM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Perimeter Solutions Announces $550M Notes Offering
Positive
Dec 15, 2025

On December 15, 2025, Perimeter Solutions announced that its subsidiary, Perimeter Holdings, LLC, plans to offer $550 million in senior secured notes due 2034. The proceeds are intended to fund the acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC, with contingencies in place if the acquisition does not proceed. This move is part of Perimeter Holdings’ strategy to expand its operations and improve its financial structure by amending its revolving credit facility.

The most recent analyst rating on (PRM) stock is a Buy with a $35.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Perimeter Solutions stock, see the PRM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Perimeter Solutions to Acquire Medical Manufacturing Technologies
Positive
Dec 10, 2025

On December 9, 2025, Perimeter Solutions announced a definitive agreement to acquire Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC (MMT) for $685 million in cash. MMT specializes in machinery and consumables for minimally invasive medical devices, generating significant revenue from proprietary products and aftermarket services. The acquisition aligns with Perimeter’s strategy and is expected to be funded through new debt and cash on hand, closing in the first quarter of 2026. This move is anticipated to enhance Perimeter’s market position by integrating MMT’s growth and operational strengths into its decentralized structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (PRM) stock is a Hold with a $29.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Perimeter Solutions stock, see the PRM Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 27, 2026