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Purple Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.50.
During the past 12 months, Purple Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Purple Group was 311.20% per year. The lowest was -29.00% per year. And the median was -0.05% per year.
Purple Group's current price is R1.85. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.50. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Purple Group is 3.92.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Purple Group was 10.21. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 2.15.
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Purple Group Book Value per Share Related Terms
Purple Group Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:PPE vs FRHC, VOYA: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Purple Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Purple Group PB Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a Book Value per Share of R0.50 as of Feb. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors.
Is Purple Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Purple Group's current Book Value per Share is R0.50. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's Book Value per Share compare to FRHC and VOYA?
Purple Group's Book Value per Share of R0.50 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. Purple Group's current Book Value per Share is R0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Purple Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Purple Group (JSE:PPE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.47, compared to a current price of R1.85 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is R0.50. Purple Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Book Value per Share is R0.50 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Purple Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R1.85 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.47.
GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:
Book Value per Share: R0.50
GF Value™: R1.47 vs. price of R1.85 (25.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Purple Group Ltd operates as a financial services company. The company engages in trading, investing, and asset management, and also offers various products and services related to investing and managing portfolios. The Group comprises the following operating segments: Easy Group includes First World Trader Proprietary Limited (FWT or EasyEquities), EasyProperties Proprietary Limited (EasyProperties), EasyDefi Technologies Proprietary Limited (Easy Crypto), and Retirement Investments and Savings for Everyone (RISE or EasyRetire). Head Office and Investments represent fees and dividends earned on investments and fair value adjustments made against them, as well as head office costs.
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