Purple Group (JSE:PPE) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.75% (As of Feb. 2026)


JSE:PPE Purple Group Ltd JSE:PPE
75 GF Score
Price R1.74
GF Value R2.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Purple Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Purple Group JSE:PPE -4.92% 75 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.75% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Purple Group's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.71%. Purple Group's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.26. Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.75%.


Purple Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Purple Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Purple Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Purple Group Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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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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JSE:PPE vs VOYA, FRHC: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Purple Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=9.58% / 3.60
=2.66%

Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=11.71% / 4.26
=2.75%

* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.75% mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.75% as of Feb. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors.
Is Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Purple Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.75%. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to VOYA and FRHC?
Purple Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.75% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. Purple Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.75%. 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 R2.20, compared to a current price of R1.74 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.75%. Purple Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.75% 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 R1.74 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.20. GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.75%
  • GF Value™: R2.20 vs. price of R1.74 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 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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