Purple Group (JSE:PPE) EBIT: R131.1 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


JSE:PPE Purple Group Ltd JSE:PPE
71 GF Score
Price R1.63
GF Value R2.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Purple Group EBIT?

Purple Group JSE:PPE -2.40% 71 EBIT is R131.1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Purple Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R78.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R131.1 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Purple Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.30%. Purple Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2,123.64%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Purple Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.67%.

Purple Group  (JSE:PPE) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Purple Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=113.828 * ( 1 - 25.96% )/( (928.05 + 883.574)/ 2 )
=84.2782512/905.812
=9.30 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1264.74 - 131.429 - ( 521.707 - max(0, 449.118 - 654.379+521.707))
=928.05

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1289.742 - 146.858 - ( 516.342 - max(0, 405.34 - 664.65+516.342))
=883.574

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Purple Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Aug. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=157.808/( ( (8.521 + max(-340.692, 0)) + (6.341 + max(-255.094, 0)) )/ 2 )
=157.808/( ( 8.521 + 6.341 )/ 2 )
=157.808/7.431
=2,123.64 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(24.904 + 0 + 81.36) - (131.429 + 0 + 315.527)
=-340.692

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(142.975 + 0 + 5.333) - (146.858 + 0 + 256.544)
=-255.094

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Purple Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=131.074/1965.917
=6.67 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

Purple Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Purple Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBIT
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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 FRHC, VOYA: EBIT Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Purple Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Purple Group EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 R131.1 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of R131.1 Mil mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a EBIT of R131.1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Purple Group.
Is Purple Group's EBIT too high?
Purple Group's current EBIT is R131.1 Mil. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's EBIT compare to FRHC and VOYA?
Purple Group's EBIT of R131.1 Mil 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 EBIT for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Purple Group. Purple Group's current EBIT is R131.1 Mil. 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 R2.18, compared to a current price of R1.63 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R131.1 Mil. Purple Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current EBIT is R131.1 Mil 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 R1.63 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.18. GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:

  • EBIT: R131.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: R2.18 vs. price of R1.63 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

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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