88.395 USD
+1.52 (+1.74%)
Overall PFG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PFG against 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. PFG may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. PFG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally PFG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PFG was profitable.
PFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PFG has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PFG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PFG (0.47%) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.49%, PFG is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.18% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.42%, PFG is not doing good in the industry: 70.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFG is significantly below the industry average of 14.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
PFG has a better Profit Margin (10.18%) than 61.90% 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 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PFG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
PFG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PFG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PFG has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.94, PFG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that PFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
PFG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC7.86%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.59% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.54% on average over the past years.
PFG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.71%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.73% on average over the past years.
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
PFG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PFG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.53% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of PFG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PFG.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, PFG is valued rather cheaply.
PFG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.33.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFG is valued a bit cheaper than 60.54% of the companies in the same industry.
PFG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PFG is cheaper than 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PFG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PFG is cheaper than 73.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
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)0.55
PEG (5Y)2.43
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%.
PFG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.48.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, PFG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PFG has a limited annual growth rate of 5.52%.
PFG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PFG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.52%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
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.
PFG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP43.04%
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
NASDAQ:PFG (12/9/2025, 2:09:07 PM)
88.395
+1.52 (+1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.43%
Inst Owner Change-1.32%
Ins Owners0.71%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap19.42B
Revenue(TTM)15.46B
Net Income(TTM)1.57B
Analysts67.06
Price Target90.87 (2.8%)
Short Float %2.12%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
Yearly Dividend2.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.52%
DP43.04%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date
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)1.62%
PT rev (3m)4.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.57 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY9.06%
EPS(NY)9.48
Fwd EY10.72%
FCF(TTM)18.99
FCFY21.48%
OCF(TTM)19.35
OCFY21.9%
SpS70.38
BVpS53.1
TBVpS40.14
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)2.43
Graham Number97.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC7.86%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?
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 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PFG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is expected to grow by 20.22% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PFG stock?
The dividend rating of PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.04%.