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Purple GroupJSE:PPE 71 3-Year RORE % is 62.50 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 213 Diversified Financial Services companies, Purple Group ranks better than 85.92% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Purple Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 62.50%.
The industry rank for Purple Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPE's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 85.92% of 213
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 5.17
vs JSE:PPE: 62.50
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Purple Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Purple Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Group's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Purple Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Purple Group's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a 3-Year RORE % of 62.50 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #30 out of 213 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Purple Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Purple Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 62.50. The Diversified Financial Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17. Purple Group's value of 62.50 is 1108.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #30 out of 213 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Purple Group ranks #30 out of 213 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Purple Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17. Purple Group's value of 62.50 is 1108.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 5.17, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Purple Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 62.50 is 1108.9% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 62.50. 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 Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.48, compared to a current price of R1.74 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 62.50 and 1108.9% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 5.17. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current 3-Year RORE % is 62.50 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 R1.74 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.48.
GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:
3-Year RORE %: 62.50
GF Value™: R1.48 vs. price of R1.74 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1108.9% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#30 of 213)
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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