Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Tax Rate %: 25.96% (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:PPE Purple Group Ltd JSE:PPE
75 GF Score
Price R1.94
GF Value R1.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Purple Group Tax Rate %?

Purple Group JSE:PPE +0.52% 75 Tax Rate % is 25.96% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Purple Group's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R20.4 Mil. Purple Group's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R78.7 Mil. Therefore, Purple Group's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 25.96%.

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Purple Group Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Rate % Chart

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

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Purple Group's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )
=31.625/110.443
=28.63 %

Purple Group's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=20.429/78.691
=25.96 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 25.96% mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a Tax Rate % of 25.96% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Purple Group's Tax Rate % too high?
Purple Group's current Tax Rate % is 25.96%. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's Tax Rate % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
Purple Group's Tax Rate % of 25.96% 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 Tax Rate % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Purple Group's current Tax Rate % is 25.96%. 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 R1.94 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 25.96%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Tax Rate % is 25.96% 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 R1.94 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.47. GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:

  • Tax Rate %: 25.96%
  • GF Value™: R1.47 vs. price of R1.94 (32% above 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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