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Purple GroupJSE:PPE +1.18%74 EBIT per Share is R0.09 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 198 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks better than 63.64% on this metric.
Purple Group's EBIT per Share for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.06.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.09.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Purple Group was 71.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 24.00% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Purple Group's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPE'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.3 Med: 0.1 Max: 430.1
Current: 24
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Purple Group was 430.10% per year. The lowest was -78.30% per year. And the median was 0.10% per year.
JSE:PPE's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 63.64% of 198
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 15.7
vs JSE:PPE: 24.00
Purple Group's EBIT for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R78.9 Mil.
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Purple Group EBIT per Share Related Terms
Purple Group EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R0.09
* 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 EBIT per Share of R0.09 as of Feb. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #72 out of 198 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Purple Group's EBIT per Share too high?
Purple Group's current EBIT per Share is R0.09. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #72 out of 198 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's EBIT per Share compare to VOYA and FRHC?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #72 out of 198 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Purple Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 15.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Diversified Financial Services companies is 15.70, based on 198 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Group's current EBIT per Share is R0.09. 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 R2.21, compared to a current price of R1.72 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is R0.09. Purple Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current EBIT per Share is R0.09 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 R1.72 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.21.
GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:
EBIT per Share: R0.09
GF Value™: R2.21 vs. price of R1.72 (22.2% below 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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