PERFECT CORP (PERF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:PERF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - KYG7006A1094 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall PERF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PERF against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. While PERF has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. PERF is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PERF had positive earnings in the past year.
PERF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PERF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years PERF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PERF has a Return On Assets of 2.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: PERF outperforms 70.11% of its industry peers.
PERF's Return On Equity of 3.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PERF outperforms 68.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.89% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-23.65%
ROA(5y)-50.78%
ROE(3y)-27.19%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PERF's Profit Margin of 8.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PERF outperforms 73.31% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of PERF (77.98%) is better than 77.22% of its industry peers.
PERF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.34% | ||
| GM | 77.98% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.18%
GM growth 5Y-3.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PERF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
PERF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PERF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PERF has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that PERF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PERF (1.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PERF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.18, PERF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.07% of the companies in the same industry.
PERF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, PERF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.39%
2.3 Liquidity
PERF has a Current Ratio of 5.70. This indicates that PERF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.70, PERF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.26% of the companies in the same industry.
PERF has a Quick Ratio of 5.70. This indicates that PERF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PERF (5.70) is better than 88.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.43% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, PERF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.52% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PERF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.52%
Revenue growth 3Y13.88%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%12.04%
3.2 Future
PERF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.38% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.64% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y28.47%
EPS Next 2Y22.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.76%
Revenue Next 2Y13.59%
Revenue Next 3Y16.29%
Revenue Next 5Y12.64%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.89 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PERF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PERF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PERF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.88.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.89, PERF is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PERF indicates a rather cheap valuation: PERF is cheaper than 83.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.20, PERF is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PERF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PERF's earnings are expected to grow with 22.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PERF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
1.88
-0.04 (-2.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.91%
Inst Owner Change0.49%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap191.48M
Analysts80
Price Target4.19 (122.87%)
Short Float %0.21%
Short Ratio0.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-35.71%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.73%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.71%
Max EPS beat(4)-7.73%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)96.62%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.05%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.91%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)5.79%
PT rev (3m)8.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 | ||
| P/S | 3.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY6.29%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY6.58%
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY6.79%
SpS0.59
BVpS1.39
TBVpS1.39
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.89% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.34% | ||
| GM | 77.98% | ||
| FCFM | 20.94% |
ROA(3y)-23.65%
ROA(5y)-50.78%
ROE(3y)-27.19%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.18%
GM growth 5Y-3.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 251.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
F-Score5
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)43.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.65%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
EPS Next Y28.47%
EPS Next 2Y22.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.52%
Revenue growth 3Y13.88%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%12.04%
Revenue Next Year12.76%
Revenue Next 2Y13.59%
Revenue Next 3Y16.29%
Revenue Next 5Y12.64%
EBIT growth 1Y44.47%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year165.48%
EBIT Next 3Y93.77%
EBIT Next 5Y56.42%
FCF growth 1Y-4.91%
FCF growth 3Y110.06%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.23%
OCF growth 3Y103.19%
OCF growth 5YN/A