Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Days Payable: 2,736.96 (As of Feb. 2026) — 1387% Above Median


JSE:PPE Purple Group Ltd JSE:PPE
75 GF Score
Price R1.74
GF Value R2.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Purple Group Days Payable?

Purple Group JSE:PPE -4.92% 75 Days Payable is 2,736.96 as of Feb. 2026, which is 1387% above its 10-year median of 184.11. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 82 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks better than 78.05% on this metric.

Purple Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R126.0 Mil. Purple Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R8.4 Mil. Hence, Purple Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 2,736.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Purple Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:PPE' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.81   Med: 184.11   Max: 367.78
Current: 367.78

During the past 13 years, Purple Group's highest Days Payable was 367.78. The lowest was 62.81. And the median was 184.11.

JSE:PPE's Days Payable is ranked better than
78.05% of 82 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 72.735 vs JSE:PPE: 367.78

Purple Group's Days Payable declined from Feb. 2025 (5,129.85) to Feb. 2026 (2,736.96). It may suggest that Purple Group accelerated paying its suppliers.


Purple Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Days Payable 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.

Purple Group Days Payable Chart

Purple Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Payable
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Purple Group Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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JSE:PPE vs VOYA, FRHC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Purple Group's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Purple Group Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Purple Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (51.792 + 107.651) / 2 ) / 176.417*365
=79.7215 / 176.417*365
=164.94

Purple Group's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (107.651 + 144.419) / 2 ) / 8.404*365 / 2
=126.035 / 8.404*365 / 2
=2,736.96

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 2,736.96 mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a Days Payable of 2,736.96 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. This is 1387% above median its historical median of 184.11. Over the past decade, Purple Group's Days Payable has ranged from 62.81 to 367.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #18 out of 82 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Purple Group's Days Payable too high?
Purple Group's current Days Payable of 2,736.96 is 1387% above median its 10-year median of 184.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.81 to a high of 367.78. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Days Payable is 72.74. Purple Group's value of 2,736.96 is 3662.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #18 out of 82 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's Days Payable compare to VOYA and FRHC?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #18 out of 82 companies for Days Payable. This places Purple Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 72.74. Purple Group's value of 2,736.96 is 3662.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Purple Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 62.81 to 367.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 184.11 vs. the industry median of 72.74, Purple Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Days Payable among Diversified Financial Services companies is 72.74, based on 82 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Purple Group's current Days Payable of 2,736.96 is 3662.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Days Payable is 72.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Group's current Days Payable is 2,736.96, which is 1387% above median its own 10-year median of 184.11. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.20, compared to a current price of R1.74 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 2,736.96, which is 1387% above median its 10-year median of 184.11 and 3662.9% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 72.74. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Days Payable is 2,736.96 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 undervalued. The current stock price of R1.74 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.20. GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:

  • Days Payable: 2,736.96 (1387% above median its 10-year median of 184.11)
  • GF Value™: R2.20 vs. price of R1.74 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 3662.9% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#18 of 82)

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 Business Description

Address 173 Oxford Road, WeWork - Coworking & Office Space 1F, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
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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