Purple GroupJSE:PPE -2.40%71 Net Margin % is 15.73% as of Feb. 2026, which is 889% above its 10-year median of 1.59. 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 112 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks better than 62.5% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Purple Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R40.6 Mil. Purple Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R258.5 Mil. Therefore, Purple Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Purple Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.65 Med: 1.59 Max: 21.65
Current: 13.43
JSE:PPE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.5% of 112
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs JSE:PPE: 13.43
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Purple Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Purple Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's Net 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 Net Margin % of 15.73% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. This is 889% above median its historical median of 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #42 out of 112 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Purple Group's Net Margin % too high?
Purple Group's current Net Margin % of 15.73% is 889% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Net Margin % is 8.24. Purple Group's value of 15.73% is 90.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #42 out of 112 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is above 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 Net Margin % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #42 out of 112 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Purple Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.24. Purple Group's value of 15.73% is 90.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 8.24, 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 Net Margin % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 8.24, based on 112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Purple Group's current Net Margin % of 15.73% is 90.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Group's current Net Margin % is 15.73%, which is 889% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. 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 Net Margin % is 15.73%, which is 889% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 90.9% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 8.24. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Net Margin % is 15.73% 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:
Net Margin %: 15.73% (889% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: R2.18 vs. price of R1.63 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.9% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#42 of 112)
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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