Purple GroupJSE:PPE -2.40%71 EBITDA Margin % is 42.92% as of Feb. 2026, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 13.14. 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. Among 93 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks better than 75.27% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Purple Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R110.9 Mil. Purple Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R258.5 Mil. Therefore, Purple Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 42.92%.
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Purple Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Purple Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Purple Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 42.92% as of Feb. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. This is 227% above median its historical median of 13.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #23 out of 93 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Purple Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Purple Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.92% is 227% above median its 10-year median of 13.14. The Diversified Financial Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.75. Purple Group's value of 42.92% is 265.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #23 out of 93 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 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #23 out of 93 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Purple Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.75. Purple Group's value of 42.92% is 265.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.14 vs. the industry median of 11.75, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 11.75, based on 93 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Purple Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.92% is 265.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 42.92%, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 13.14. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 42.92%, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 13.14 and 265.3% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 11.75. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current EBITDA Margin % is 42.92% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 42.92% (227% above median its 10-year median of 13.14)
GF Value™: R2.18 vs. price of R1.63 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 265.3% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#23 of 93)
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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