On the stock market since 1993, it operates in the world of consumer spending. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
No real growth. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
If every debt were paid off today, $16.0M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
There is $49.3M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $16.0M would remain.
It pays out $1.00 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 1% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
On our five-subject report card, PERY sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: PERY is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.