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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Purple Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R8.0 Mil.
Purple Group's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Feb. 2025 (R-60.8 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (R-32.6 Mil) and
increased
from Aug. 2025 (R-32.6 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (R8.0 Mil).
Purple Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Aug. 2023 (R-121.1 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (R-94.3 Mil) and
increased
from Aug. 2024 (R-94.3 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (R-32.6 Mil).
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Purple Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Retained Earnings 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a Retained Earnings of R8.0 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors.
Is Purple Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Purple Group's current Retained Earnings is R8.0 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 Retained Earnings compare to FRHC and VOYA?
Purple Group's Retained Earnings of R8.0 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 Retained Earnings for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. Purple Group's current Retained Earnings is R8.0 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 R2.03 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is R8.0 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 Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Retained Earnings is R8.0 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 R2.03 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.47.
GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:
Retained Earnings: R8.0 Mil
GF Value™: R1.47 vs. price of R2.03 (38.1% above 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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