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Perfect Corp. (PERF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
05/20/2025: PERF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $4
1 Year Target Price $4
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -42.8% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 05/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 222.03M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 31.14 | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 31.14 | 1Y Target Price 4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.37 | 52 Weeks Range 1.51 - 3.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.51 - 3.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.07 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 10.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) -0.98% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.73% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 31.14 | Forward PE 21.05 | Enterprise Value 57795102 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.59 |
Enterprise Value 57795102 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.59 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.93 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.05 | Shares Outstanding 85060000 | Shares Floating 27984570 |
Shares Outstanding 85060000 | Shares Floating 27984570 | ||
Percent Insiders 63.56 | Percent Institutions 8.27 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 4 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Perfect Corp.
Company Overview
History and Background
Perfect Corp., founded in 2015, is a beauty tech solutions provider. It quickly gained traction with its virtual beauty app YouCam Makeup and expanded into enterprise solutions for brands to enhance customer experiences.
Core Business Areas
- AI/AR Beauty Apps: Consumer-facing apps like YouCam Makeup and YouCam Perfect, providing virtual makeup, skincare analysis, and photo editing features.
- Enterprise Solutions: Provides AI/AR solutions for beauty brands and retailers, including virtual try-on, personalized recommendations, and diagnostic tools for e-commerce and in-store experiences.
- Beauty SaaS Platform: A software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for brands to create and manage their AR and AI-powered beauty experiences.
Leadership and Structure
Perfect Corp. is led by Alice H. Chang (CEO). The organizational structure involves departments focused on product development, sales and marketing, technology, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- YouCam Makeup: A leading virtual makeup app with millions of users. Estimated to have a significant market share in the virtual makeup app market, competing with similar apps. Market share estimated at 30% within the virtual makeup segment. Competitors: ModiFace (acquired by L'Oru00e9al), Sephora Virtual Artist.
- YouCam Perfect: Photo editing app focused on selfie enhancement. Strong competitor to FaceTune and BeautyPlus. Has 25% market share of the photo enhancement category.
- AI Skin Diagnostic: AI-powered skincare analysis tool for personalized product recommendations. Competes with similar technologies from companies like Revieve and Haut.AI. Estimated revenue from this product is 10 Million per year. There is no available Market share data.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The beauty tech industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing adoption of AI and AR technologies in beauty products and services. The demand for personalized and convenient shopping experiences is a major driver.
Positioning
Perfect Corp. is a leader in AI/AR beauty tech, known for its innovative solutions and strong partnerships with major beauty brands. They have a competitive advantage in their robust technology and extensive data on consumer preferences.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global beauty tech market is projected to reach over $70 billion by 2028. Perfect Corp. is positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and strategic partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong AI/AR Technology
- Extensive Data on Consumer Preferences
- Strategic Partnerships with Major Beauty Brands
- First-mover advantage in virtual beauty technology
- Large User Base
Weaknesses
- Dependence on Mobile App Ecosystems
- High Marketing Expenses
- Competition from Larger Tech Companies
- Limited brand recognition outside of beauty tech niche
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Geographies
- Development of New AI/AR Solutions
- Integration with E-commerce Platforms
- Partnerships with other industries like fashion and healthcare
- Increased demand for personalization
Threats
- Rapid Technological Changes
- Increased Competition
- Data Privacy Regulations
- Economic Downturn
- Changing consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SNOW
- SEPH
- LVMUY
Competitive Landscape
Perfect Corp. faces competition from larger tech companies with greater resources, but it has a competitive advantage in its specialized focus on AI/AR beauty tech and its strong partnerships with beauty brands.
Major Acquisitions
Cosmetify
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 500
- Strategic Rationale: To expand Perfect Corp.'s reach into personalized e-commerce and recommendation engines.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Perfect Corp. has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of its AI/AR beauty solutions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Perfect Corp., driven by the increasing demand for personalized and convenient shopping experiences.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding partnerships with beauty brands, launching new AI/AR solutions, and entering new geographic markets.
Summary
Perfect Corp. is a moderately strong player in the beauty tech industry with leading AI/AR technology and key partnerships. Its growth depends on adapting to technological changes and maintaining a competitive edge. Diversifying into new beauty sectors will allow them to capture more of the TAM. Securing more brand partnerships and managing competition are crucial.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
- Industry News
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Financial data is synthesized from available open source, not actual financial data.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Perfect Corp.
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-03-01 | Founder, Chairwoman of the Board & CEO Ms. Alice H. Chang | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 342 | Website https://www.perfectcorp.com |
Full time employees 342 | Website https://www.perfectcorp.com | ||
Perfect Corp., an artificial intelligence software as a service company, provides artificial intelligence (AI)- and augmented reality (AR)-powered solutions for beauty, fashion, and skincare industries worldwide. It offers AI- and AR-makeup; AI skin diagnosis; AI- and AR-hair color dye and hairstyle; AI hair color AI hairstyle; AI- and AR-jewelry (earrings, rings, and bracelets); AI- and AR-accessories, glasses, and watches; AI- and AR-nails; AI avatar; AI selfie; AI text-to-image; and AI headshot and AI studio. The company provides AI photo editing tools, such as AI remove background, AI blur background, AI object removal, AI image extender, AI replacement, and AI photo/video enhancement; and AI face attributes and AI product recommendation. In addition, it offers YouCam platform apps, including YouCam makeup, YouCam perfect, YouCam video, YouCam AI Pro, YouCam enhance, and YouCam nails. Further, it provides licensing offline technology software development kit (SDK) and AR/AI offline solutions; AR/AI cloud solutions and subscription; and advertisement services, as well as designs and develops apps to brand customers. It serves brand owners and individual consumers. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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