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PERFECT CORP (PERF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.18  -0.24 (-9.92%)

After market: 2.2786 +0.1 (+4.52%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall PERF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PERF against 284 industry peers in the Software industry. PERF scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. PERF is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PERF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past 5 years PERF reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years PERF reported negative operating cash flow during the last 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 0 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.64%, PERF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.10% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 4.45%, PERF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.64%
ROE 4.45%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-83.39%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
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 0 50 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

PERF has a better Profit Margin (11.12%) than 76.81% of its industry peers.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 80.05%, PERF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.62% 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) 11.12%
GM 80.05%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.43%
GM growth 5YN/A
PERF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPERF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PERF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for PERF has been reduced compared to 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 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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

PERF has an Altman-Z score of 2.81. 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.
PERF's Altman-Z score of 2.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PERF outperforms 51.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that PERF is not too dependend on debt financing.
PERF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PERF outperforms 62.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.81
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.91%
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 0 100M -100M 200M

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 90.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 5.70 indicates that PERF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PERF has a better Quick ratio (5.70) than 90.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.7
Quick Ratio 5.7
PERF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPERF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 103.24% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, PERF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.83% in the last year.
PERF shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.83%
Revenue growth 3Y21.45%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.85%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, PERF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y30.38%
EPS Next 3Y30.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.95%
Revenue Next 2Y13.92%
Revenue Next 3Y13.67%
Revenue Next 5Y13.14%

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 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0.05 0.1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.22, PERF is valued on the expensive side.
PERF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PERF is cheaper than 74.64% of the companies in the same industry.
PERF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 29.63.
PERF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.43.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PERF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PERF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.22
Fwd PE 19.43
PERF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPERF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PERF Per share dataPERF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PERF's earnings are expected to grow with 30.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.38%
EPS Next 3Y30.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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PERFECT CORP

NYSE:PERF (2/21/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 2.2786 +0.1 (+4.52%)

2.18

-0.24 (-9.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-29 2024-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2025-02-26/bmo
Inst Owners7.91%
Inst Owner Change-8.71%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap222.03M
Analysts80
Price Target3.98 (82.57%)
Short Float %0.12%
Short Ratio0.15
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-12.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)117.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.37%
Max EPS beat(4)282.07%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)-5.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.75%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)2.9%
PT rev (3m)30.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.22
Fwd PE 19.43
P/S 3.9
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.56
P/tB 1.56
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY5.15%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS0.56
BVpS1.39
TBVpS1.39
PEG (NY)2.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.64%
ROE 4.45%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 11.12%
GM 80.05%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-83.39%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
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-2.43%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.7
Quick Ratio 5.7
Altman-Z 2.81
F-ScoreN/A
WACC13.91%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)36.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60%
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y30.38%
EPS Next 3Y30.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.83%
Revenue growth 3Y21.45%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.85%
Revenue Next Year13.95%
Revenue Next 2Y13.92%
Revenue Next 3Y13.67%
Revenue Next 5Y13.14%
EBIT growth 1Y93.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year117.7%
EBIT Next 3Y42.95%
EBIT Next 5Y33.65%
FCF growth 1Y471.32%
FCF growth 3Y91.08%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y510.21%
OCF growth 3Y83.71%
OCF growth 5YN/A