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Perfect Corp.

PERF-WT

Perfect Corp. NYSE
$0.03 -15.01% (-0.01)

Market Cap $97.08 M
52w High $0.04
52w Low $0.03
P/E 0
Volume 25.00K
Outstanding Shares 3.24B

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $18.13M $13.23M $63K 0.35% $0.01 $635K
Q3-2025 $18.66M $13.65M $2.08M 11.15% $0.02 $2.48M
Q2-2025 $16.35M $13.77M $207K 1.27% $0 $921K
Q1-2025 $16.01M $12.63M $2.29M 14.32% $0.02 $2.73M
Q4-2024 $15.88M $12.25M $1.09M 6.9% $0.01 $1.16M

What's going well?

Gross margins and operating profit both improved nicely, showing better cost control. The business remains high-margin and operating efficiency is up.

What's concerning?

Net income collapsed due to big hits from 'other' expenses and a very high tax rate. Revenue is shrinking and the sharp drop in share count is unusual and could signal restructuring.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $162.28M $191.97M $38.88M $153.09M
Q3-2025 $170.13M $194.18M $41.25M $152.93M
Q2-2025 $167.79M $190.15M $39.53M $150.63M
Q1-2025 $164.6M $187.27M $37.23M $150.04M
Q4-2024 $165.87M $181.17M $34.16M $147.01M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has a huge cash cushion, almost no debt, and most assets are high quality and easy to access. Liquidity is excellent, and customers are paying faster.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Retained earnings are deeply negative, showing a history of losses. Cash and investments dipped this quarter, and deferred revenue is down, which could hint at slowing new business.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $63K $2.61M $-4.19M $-145.34K $-1.91M $2.6M
Q3-2025 $2.23M $2.77M $-21K $-116K $2.54M $2.52M
Q2-2025 $207K $3.65M $-6.69M $-168.52K $-2.97M $3.53M
Q1-2025 $2.48M $4.33M $-3.21M $-134K $1.18M $4.28M
Q4-2024 $1.09M $3.25M $-2.78M $-144K $-56K $3.25M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company generates solid free cash flow every quarter and has a huge cash cushion of $126 million. It doesn't rely on debt or outside funding, and capital spending is very low.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Net income collapsed this quarter, and a big jump in accounts receivable means customers are paying more slowly, which could hurt future cash flow if it continues.

Q1 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Perfect Corp.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

The company’s key strengths include high‑margin software economics, solid profitability, and strong operating cash flow despite ongoing investment. Its balance sheet is cash‑rich with minimal debt, giving it flexibility to invest and absorb shocks. Strategically, Perfect Corp. holds a leading position in a growing niche at the intersection of AI, AR, beauty, and fashion, supported by proprietary technology, extensive brand partnerships, and a reinforcing B2B/B2C ecosystem.

! Risks

Major risks center on execution and competitive dynamics: operating margins are thin, leaving limited room for error if growth slows or costs rise. The industry is highly competitive and technology‑driven, with well‑funded rivals and large beauty groups building their own solutions. Historical losses, as reflected in deeply negative retained earnings, highlight that sustained profitability is a relatively recent achievement. For investors in the warrant specifically, added complexity comes from the SPAC structure and derivative nature of the instrument, which introduce their own terms and risks.

Outlook

The overall picture is of a specialized technology company with a strong product, loyal enterprise customers, and a substantial innovation engine, operating in a market that is likely to keep expanding as beauty and fashion become more digital and personalized. If the company can maintain mid‑teens‑type growth, gradually improve operating efficiency, and continue to translate its R&D into commercially adopted solutions, its financial profile could strengthen over time. However, the outlook remains sensitive to competitive pressures, the pace of AI and AR advancement, and management’s ability to balance growth investments with profitability.