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Purple GroupJSE:PPE -0.51%75 EV-to-EBIT is 18.66 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 293% above its 10-year median of 4.75. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 143 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks worse than 71.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Purple Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPE'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -305.34 Med: 4.75 Max: 51.2
Current: 18.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Purple Group was 51.20. The lowest was -305.34. And the median was 4.75.
JSE:PPE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 71.33% of 143
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 4.66
vs JSE:PPE: 18.66
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Purple Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R2,694.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Purple Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Purple Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Purple Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's EV-to-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.
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.
Purple Group's current Enterprise Value is R2,445.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Purple Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.66 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. This is 293% above median its historical median of 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #102 out of 143 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Purple Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Purple Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.66 is 293% above median its 10-year median of 4.75. The Diversified Financial Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 4.66. Purple Group's value of 18.66 is 300.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #102 out of 143 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #102 out of 143 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Purple Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 4.66. Purple Group's value of 18.66 is 300.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.75 vs. the industry median of 4.66, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Diversified Financial Services companies is 4.66, based on 143 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Purple Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.66 is 300.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 4.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.66, which is 293% above median its own 10-year median of 4.75. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.48, compared to a current price of R1.95 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.66, which is 293% above median its 10-year median of 4.75 and 300.4% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 4.66. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.66 as of Sep. 10, 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 R1.95 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.48.
GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.66 (293% above median its 10-year median of 4.75)
GF Value™: R1.48 vs. price of R1.95 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300.4% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#102 of 143)
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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