Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. Secures $30 Million in Contracts and Gains Strategic Milestone Approval from Saudi Aramco
Approval from Saudi Aramco: Perma-Pipe International Holdings has received formal technical and commercial approval from Saudi Aramco, allowing the company to expand its operations in the Saudi oil and gas sector, which is a significant step in its strategic growth plan.
Market Expansion and New Projects: The approval positions Perma-Pipe to enter the Saudi pipe coating market, while the company also reported securing an additional $30 million in new project awards, reflecting increasing demand for its products and services.
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Validea's Small-Cap Growth Investor Model: Today's upgrades include Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (PPIH), which saw its rating increase from 69% to 76% based on strong fundamentals and valuation, indicating growing interest in the stock.
Company Overview - Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc: The company specializes in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems for various applications, operating in 14 locations across six countries.
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- Significant Sales Growth: For the third quarter ended October 31, 2025, Perma-Pipe reported net sales of $61.1 million, an increase of $19.5 million or 46.9% compared to the same quarter last year, driven by strong demand in the Middle East and North America, indicating robust market performance.
- Substantial Net Income Increase: The company achieved a net income of $6.3 million for the quarter, up $3.8 million or 152.0% year-over-year, reflecting increased sales activity and improved project execution, which enhances the company's financial stability.
- Growing Backlog: As of October 31, 2025, the backlog reached $148.9 million, a 7.8% increase from $138.1 million on January 31, 2025, demonstrating the company's competitive strength and sustained customer demand in its markets.
- Annual Performance Exceeds Expectations: Year-to-date net sales totaled $155.8 million, a 37.4% increase from the prior year, indicating ongoing operational improvements and enhanced leverage in core markets, setting a solid foundation for future profitability growth.
- Board Changes: Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has appointed Richard M. Sherrill to its Board, effective immediately, aiming to enhance the strategic depth of the Board to support the company's growth agenda.
- Extensive Industry Experience: Sherrill brings over 30 years of industry experience, having held senior roles at Talos Energy and Howard Energy Partners, which is expected to provide valuable market insights to the company.
- Leadership Transition: Sherrill takes over the Board seat previously held by Rob McNally, who made significant contributions during his tenure, reflecting the company's commitment to leadership stability as acknowledged by the Board Chairman.
- Future Growth Potential: The addition of the new director is viewed as crucial for the company to achieve sustained profitability and positive cash flows in a complex market environment, demonstrating Perma-Pipe's confidence in future growth prospects.
Project Awards: Perma-Pipe International Holdings (PPIH) announced $52 million in project awards for Q3 2025, including $30 million disclosed in September.
New Infrastructure Projects: The additional $22 million includes significant data center infrastructure projects in the U.S. and projects related to Saudi Aramco, to be executed from PPIH's new facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
ROCE and Capital Employed: Perma-Pipe International Holdings has a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 18%, significantly higher than the Machinery industry average of 12%, indicating effective reinvestment of profits.
Growth and Profitability: The company has transitioned from being loss-making five years ago to generating profits, utilizing 61% more capital, which suggests strong internal investment opportunities.
Shareholder Returns: Over the past five years, Perma-Pipe's stock has returned 430% to shareholders, reflecting positive market recognition of its improving financial performance.
Risks and Warnings: Despite its growth, there are two warning signs related to the company's increasing current liabilities, which could indicate rising financial risk that investors should monitor.

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