Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Beneish M-Score: -3.34 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


JSE:PPE Purple Group Ltd JSE:PPE
71 GF Score
Price R1.63
GF Value R2.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Purple Group Beneish M-Score?

Purple Group JSE:PPE -2.40% 71 Beneish M-Score is -3.34 as of Jun. 27, 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 86 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks better than 88.37% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Purple Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:PPE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.56   Med: -2.3   Max: 0.5
Current: -3.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Purple Group was 0.50. The lowest was -3.56. And the median was -2.30.


Purple Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Purple Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.88 -2.24 -1.99 -2.35 -3.34

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
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.35 0.00 -3.34 0.00

JSE:PPE vs FRHC, VOYA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Purple Group's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Purple Group Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Purple Group for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.5627+0.528 * 0.9358+0.404 * 0.8238+0.892 * 1.2154+0.115 * 0.9512
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8656+4.679 * -0.111086-0.327 * 1.131
=-3.34

* 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.

This Year (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was R51.3 Mil.
Revenue was R486.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was R310.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R654.4 Mil.
Total Assets was R1,264.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R8.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R58.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R76.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R449.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R2.2 Mil.
Net Income was R61.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R201.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was R75.0 Mil.
Revenue was R400.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was R238.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R449.7 Mil.
Total Assets was R1,089.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R10.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R50.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R72.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R339.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R4.2 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(51.312 / 486.671) / (75.029 / 400.432)
=0.105435 / 0.18737
=0.5627

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(238.877 / 400.432) / (310.254 / 486.671)
=0.596548 / 0.637503
=0.9358

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (654.379 + 8.521) / 1264.74) / (1 - (449.737 + 10.338) / 1089.383)
=0.475861 / 0.577674
=0.8238

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=486.671 / 400.432
=1.2154

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(50.832 / (50.832 + 10.338)) / (58.901 / (58.901 + 8.521))
=0.830996 / 0.873617
=0.9512

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(75.983 / 486.671) / (72.23 / 400.432)
=0.156128 / 0.18038
=0.8656

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((2.224 + 449.118) / 1264.74) / ((4.208 + 339.522) / 1089.383)
=0.356865 / 0.315527
=1.131

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(61.034 - 0 - 201.529) / 1264.74
=-0.111086

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Purple Group has a M-score of -3.34 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.34 mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #10 out of 86 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Purple Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Purple Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.34. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #10 out of 86 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 Beneish M-Score compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #10 out of 86 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Purple Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. Purple Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.34. 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 Beneish M-Score is -3.34. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.34 as of Jun. 27, 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:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.34
  • 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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