Purple GroupJSE:PPE -2.40%71 FCF Margin % is -8.66% 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. Among 113 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks worse than 68.14% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Purple Group's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-22.4 Mil. Purple Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R258.5 Mil. Therefore, Purple Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -8.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Purple Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -144.64 Med: -17.94 Max: 86.22
Current: -18.84
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Purple Group was 86.22%. The lowest was -144.64%. And the median was -17.94%.
JSE:PPE's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 68.14% of 113
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs JSE:PPE: -18.84
Purple Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Purple Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's FCF 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of -8.66% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #77 out of 113 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Purple Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Purple Group's current FCF Margin % is -8.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #77 out of 113 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #77 out of 113 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Purple Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 1.71, based on 113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Group's current FCF Margin % is -8.66%. 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 FCF Margin % is -8.66%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current FCF Margin % is -8.66% 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:
FCF Margin %: -8.66%
GF Value™: R2.18 vs. price of R1.63 (25.2% 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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