Logo image of PERF

PERFECT CORP (PERF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PERF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - KYG7006A1094 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

1.93  0 (0%)

After market: 1.9 -0.03 (-1.55%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PERF scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PERF was compared to 282 industry peers in the Software industry. PERF has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. PERF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

3

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PERF was profitable.
PERF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PERF reported negative net income in multiple years.
PERF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PERF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPERF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.22%, PERF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.40% of the companies in the same industry.
PERF has a Return On Equity of 4.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: PERF outperforms 71.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.22%
ROE 4.07%
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
PERF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPERF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.52%, PERF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.24% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 76.90%, PERF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.76% of the companies in the same industry.
PERF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 9.52%
GM 76.9%
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%
PERF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPERF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

7

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.
PERF Yearly Shares OutstandingPERF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PERF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPERF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

PERF has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that PERF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PERF's Altman-Z score of 1.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PERF outperforms 43.26% of its industry peers.
PERF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.10. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.10, PERF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.91% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that PERF is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, PERF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.1
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.18%
PERF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPERF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

PERF has a Current Ratio of 4.74. This indicates that PERF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.74, PERF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.74 indicates that PERF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.74, PERF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.74
Quick Ratio 4.74
PERF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPERF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

6

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.33% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, PERF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.19% 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)12.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-69.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.19%
Revenue growth 3Y13.88%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%17.56%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.47% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
PERF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.66%
EPS Next 2Y24.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.62%
Revenue Next 2Y13.55%
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.
PERF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPERF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PERF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPERF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1

5

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.13 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PERF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PERF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PERF is cheaper than 72.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. PERF is around the same levels.
PERF is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.77.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PERF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.28, PERF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.13
Fwd PE 15.77
PERF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPERF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

91.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PERF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
PERF Per share dataPERF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PERF's earnings are expected to grow with 24.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PERF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PERFECT CORP

NYSE:PERF (8/5/2025, 5:05:01 PM)

After market: 1.9 -0.03 (-1.55%)

1.93

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Inst Owners8.27%
Inst Owner Change-0.79%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap196.57M
Analysts80
Price Target4.08 (111.4%)
Short Float %0.21%
Short Ratio0.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-80.39%
Max EPS beat(2)69.93%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-80.39%
Max EPS beat(4)69.93%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)51.93%
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)-2.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.92%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.13
Fwd PE 15.77
P/S 3.05
P/FCF 12.95
P/OCF 12.7
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.36
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY7.72%
OCF(TTM)0.15
OCFY7.87%
SpS0.63
BVpS1.48
TBVpS1.42
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.22%
ROE 4.07%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 9.52%
GM 76.9%
FCFM 23.57%
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 Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.1
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 32.04%
Cap/Sales 0.46%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 247.66%
Current Ratio 4.74
Quick Ratio 4.74
Altman-Z 1.43
F-Score5
WACC10.18%
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)12.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-69.23%
EPS Next Y22.66%
EPS Next 2Y24.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.19%
Revenue growth 3Y13.88%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%17.56%
Revenue Next Year12.62%
Revenue Next 2Y13.55%
Revenue Next 3Y16.29%
Revenue Next 5Y12.64%
EBIT growth 1Y53.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year176.5%
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