Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Other Operating Expense: R226.9 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:PPE Purple Group Ltd JSE:PPE
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Price R2.01
GF Value R1.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Purple Group Other Operating Expense?

Purple Group JSE:PPE -0.99% 77 Other Operating Expense is R226.9 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Purple Group's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R193.2 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R226.9 Mil.

Purple Group's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Feb. 2025 (R189.6 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (R33.7 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2025 (R33.7 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (R193.2 Mil).

Purple Group's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Aug. 2023 (R113.5 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (R133.2 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2024 (R133.2 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (R147.2 Mil).

Purple Group Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Purple Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Other Operating Expense
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Purple Group Semi-Annual Data
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Purple Group Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R226.9 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of R226.9 Mil mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a Other Operating Expense of R226.9 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors.
Is Purple Group's Other Operating Expense too high?
Purple Group's current Other Operating Expense is R226.9 Mil. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's Other Operating Expense compare to FRHC and VOYA?
Purple Group's Other Operating Expense of R226.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. Purple Group's current Other Operating Expense is R226.9 Mil. 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 R1.47, compared to a current price of R2.01 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is R226.9 Mil. Purple Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Other Operating Expense is R226.9 Mil 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 overvalued. The current stock price of R2.01 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.47. GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:

  • Other Operating Expense: R226.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: R1.47 vs. price of R2.01 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 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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