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Perfect Corp.(PERF)
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PERF
10/15/2026: PERF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Perfect Corp. is a specialized software-as-a-service company known for providing AI and augmented reality virtual try-on technology to the global beauty and fashion industries. Its core strengths include a deep portfolio of computer-vision intellectual property and long-standing integration partnerships with major cosmetic retailers. While the company has a leading position in niche beauty-tech, it faces significant competitive risks from large tech platforms incorporating similar native features. Financial performance remains heavily tied to enterprise software subscriptions, which are subject to retail industry spending volatility. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility and who are monitoring the company’s ability to successfully diversify beyond beauty.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company operates in a high-growth sector but must prove sustained path to profitability. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Momentum trends are conditional on sustained upturn signals which remain highly variable. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Valuation remains speculative and tied to future software-based growth potential. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High price volatility and emerging-market risks make this unsuitable for low-risk profiles. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock exhibits significant price swings characteristic of smaller-cap growth companies. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Growth expectations are already priced into shares, leaving little margin for error in earnings misses. |
| Competition risk (AI competition) | High | Larger tech platforms with massive data scale pose a constant threat to Perfect's market share. |
| Business quality | Medium | The SaaS business model is sticky, but the customer base is highly concentrated. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | This is a growth-oriented stock with no income generation. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on the company's ability to keep pace with rapid AI developments. |
Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.46% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 196.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 32.17 | 1Y Target Price 2.98 |
Price to earnings Ratio 32.17 | 1Y Target Price 2.98 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 216.4K shares | Beta 0.3 | 52 Weeks Range 1.24 - 2.15 | Updated Date 10/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.24 - 2.15 | Updated Date 10/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.06 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise SaaS Subscriptions | Licensing fees from brands for using virtual try-on and skin analysis software. | This is the core, recurring revenue engine of the business. |
| Consumer App Monetization | Advertising and subscription revenue from apps like YouCam Makeup. | A secondary stream that provides data and brand visibility. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 32.17 | Forward PE 22.57 | Enterprise Value 34.17M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.77 |
Enterprise Value 34.17M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.77 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.48 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.2 | Shares Outstanding 85.06M | Shares Floating 36.59M |
Shares Outstanding 85.06M | Shares Floating 36.59M | ||
Percent Insiders 53.59 | Percent Institutions 9.09 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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