Purple Group (JSE:PPE) ROCE %: 18.57% (As of Feb. 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 ROCE %?

Purple Group JSE:PPE -2.40% 71 ROCE % is 18.57% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Purple Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 18.57%.

Purple Group  (JSE:PPE) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Purple Group ROCE % Related Terms

Purple Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Purple Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
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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
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Purple Group ROCE % Calculation

Purple Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=111.643/( ( (1089.383 - 339.522) + (1264.74 - 449.118) )/ 2 )
=111.643/( (749.861+815.622)/ 2 )
=111.643/782.7415
=14.26 %

Purple Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Aug. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=157.808/( ( (1264.74 - 449.118) + (1289.742 - 405.34) )/ 2 )
=157.808/( ( 815.622 + 884.402 )/ 2 )
=157.808/850.012
=18.57 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 18.57% mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a ROCE % of 18.57% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Purple Group's ROCE % too high?
Purple Group's current ROCE % is 18.57%. 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 ROCE % compare to VOYA and FRHC?
Purple Group's ROCE % of 18.57% 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 ROCE % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Purple Group's current ROCE % is 18.57%. 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 ROCE % is 18.57%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current ROCE % is 18.57% 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:

  • ROCE %: 18.57%
  • 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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