Purple Group (JSE:PPE) Tax Expense: R36.2 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:PPE Purple Group Ltd JSE:PPE
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What is Purple Group Tax Expense?

Purple Group JSE:PPE +0.57% 73 Tax Expense is R36.2 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Purple Group's tax expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was R20.4 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R36.2 Mil.


Purple Group  (JSE:PPE) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Purple Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Purple Group's Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense Chart

Purple Group Annual Data
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Purple Group Semi-Annual Data
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Purple Group Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R36.2 Mil.

* 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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of R36.2 Mil mean?
Purple Group (JSE:PPE) has a Tax Expense of R36.2 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors.
Is Purple Group's Tax Expense too high?
Purple Group's current Tax Expense is R36.2 Mil. Overall, Purple Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Group's Tax Expense compare to VOYA and FRHC?
Purple Group's Tax Expense of R36.2 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 Tax Expense for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Purple Group and its competitors. Purple Group's current Tax Expense is R36.2 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.20, compared to a current price of R1.75 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is R36.2 Mil. Purple Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Purple Group (JSE:PPE), the current Tax Expense is R36.2 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 undervalued. The current stock price of R1.75 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.20. GuruFocus considers Purple Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PPE:

  • Tax Expense: R36.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: R2.20 vs. price of R1.75 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 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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