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PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PFG - US74251V1026 - Common Stock

91.73 USD
+0.85 (+0.94%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:00:01 PM
91.75 USD
+0.02 (+0.02%)
Pre-Market: 1/9/2026, 6:54:01 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

PFG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PFG while its profitability can be described as average. PFG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. PFG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PFG was profitable.
PFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PFG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PFG had a positive operating cash flow.
PFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

PFG has a Return On Assets of 0.47%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFG underperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.49%, PFG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PFG (0.42%) is worse than 68.92% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFG is significantly below the industry average of 14.93%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.47%
ROE 13.49%
ROIC 0.42%
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)0.67%
ROE(3y)22.52%
ROE(5y)17.16%
ROIC(3y)0.56%
ROIC(5y)0.55%
PFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

PFG has a better Profit Margin (10.18%) than 62.84% of its industry peers.
PFG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PFG has a Operating Margin of 10.34%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFG underperforms 60.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) 10.18%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-12.61%
OM growth 5Y-2.51%
PM growth 3Y-3.3%
PM growth 5Y3.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFG is destroying value.
PFG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PFG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PFG has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
PFG Yearly Shares OutstandingPFG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.2 Solvency

PFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.94. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.94, PFG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
PFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PFG (0.34) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 0.94
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC7.91%
PFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
PFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.59% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, PFG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.54% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.71% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PFG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.59%
EPS 3Y1.02%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%19.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.21%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.73%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PFG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.22%
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
EPS Next 5Y12.83%
Revenue Next Year1.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.86%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
PFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFG is on the same level as its industry peers.
PFG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PFG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.68.
PFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PFG is cheaper than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.70. PFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.45
Fwd PE 9.68
PFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

60.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
73.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.83
EV/EBITDA 8.29
PFG Per share dataPFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PFG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.52
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%, PFG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, PFG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, PFG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of PFG has a limited annual growth rate of 5.52%.
PFG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PFG has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.52%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
PFG Yearly Dividends per sharePFG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

43.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of PFG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.04%
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
PFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
PFG Dividend Payout.PFG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP

NASDAQ:PFG (1/8/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

Premarket: 91.75 +0.02 (+0.02%)

91.73

+0.85 (+0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners75.65%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.71%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap20.15B
Revenue(TTM)15.46B
Net Income(TTM)1.57B
Analysts67.06
Price Target91.38 (-0.38%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio3.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%
Yearly Dividend2.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.52%
DP43.04%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.38%
Max EPS beat(2)8.39%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.38%
Max EPS beat(4)8.39%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.96%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.67%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.49%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.05%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.45%
PT rev (1m)0.94%
PT rev (3m)4.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.45
Fwd PE 9.68
P/S 1.3
P/FCF 4.83
P/OCF 4.74
P/B 1.73
P/tB 2.28
EV/EBITDA 8.29
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY8.73%
EPS(NY)9.48
Fwd EY10.33%
FCF(TTM)18.99
FCFY20.7%
OCF(TTM)19.35
OCFY21.1%
SpS70.38
BVpS53.1
TBVpS40.14
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)2.52
Graham Number97.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.47%
ROE 13.49%
ROCE 0.48%
ROIC 0.42%
ROICexc 0.43%
ROICexgc 1.2%
OM 10.34%
PM (TTM) 10.18%
GM N/A
FCFM 26.98%
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)0.67%
ROE(3y)22.52%
ROE(5y)17.16%
ROIC(3y)0.56%
ROIC(5y)0.55%
ROICexc(3y)0.57%
ROICexc(5y)0.56%
ROICexgc(3y)1.58%
ROICexgc(5y)1.52%
ROCE(3y)0.64%
ROCE(5y)0.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.59%
OM growth 3Y-12.61%
OM growth 5Y-2.51%
PM growth 3Y-3.3%
PM growth 5Y3.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 0.94
Debt/EBITDA 1.72
Cap/Depr 11.71%
Cap/Sales 0.52%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 186.07%
Profit Quality 265.11%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.05
Cap/Depr(3y)13.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)15.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.72%
Profit Quality(3y)315.01%
Profit Quality(5y)280.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.59%
EPS 3Y1.02%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%19.32%
EPS Next Y20.22%
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
EPS Next 5Y12.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.21%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.73%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
Revenue Next Year1.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.86%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%
EBIT growth 1Y2.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.23%
EBIT Next Year19.48%
EBIT Next 3Y10.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.76%
FCF growth 3Y13.65%
FCF growth 5Y-3.29%
OCF growth 1Y5.99%
OCF growth 3Y12.66%
OCF growth 5Y-3.47%

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP / PFG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PFG.


What is the valuation status for PFG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PFG stock?

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is 11.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.


How sustainable is the dividend of PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) stock?

The dividend rating of PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.04%.