PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PFG • US74251V1026
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This PFG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PFG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PFG had positive earnings in the past year.
- PFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- PFG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years PFG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PFG's Return On Assets of 0.35% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PFG is outperformed by 76.87% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of PFG (9.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.47%, PFG is doing worse than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PFG is significantly below the industry average of 9.51%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (0.47%) for PFG is above the 3 year average (0.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.35% | ||
| ROE | 9.97% | ||
| ROIC | 0.47% |
ROA(3y)0.35%
ROA(5y)0.64%
ROE(3y)9.95%
ROE(5y)17.47%
ROIC(3y)0.47%
ROIC(5y)0.54%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.40%, PFG is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFG has declined.
- PFG has a Operating Margin (11.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PFG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.4% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-13.18%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y-40.06%
PM growth 5Y-4.8%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. PFG Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for PFG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PFG has less shares outstanding
- PFG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PFG (0.89) is better than 67.35% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that PFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, PFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. PFG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.33% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, PFG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.08% in the last year.
- PFG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.33%
EPS 3Y7.39%
EPS 5Y10.83%
EPS Q2Q%14.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-12.4%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PFG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.74% on average per year.
- PFG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.71%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.74%
Revenue Next Year7.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.84%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. PFG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PFG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.66.
- PFG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, PFG is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.56, which indicates a very decent valuation of PFG.
- PFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- PFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- PFG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PFG is cheaper than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PFG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%
5. PFG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.30%, PFG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, PFG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- PFG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PFG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.65%!
- 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)6.65%
Div Incr Years17
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
- PFG pays out 57.72% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP57.72%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%
PFG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
99.34
+2.34 (+2.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-27 2026-07-27/amc
Inst Owners75.56%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners0.77%
Ins Owner Change3.31%
Market Cap21.50B
Revenue(TTM)16.01B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts67.06
Price Target96.05 (-3.31%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio4.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
Yearly Dividend3.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.65%
DP57.72%
Div Incr Years17
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.8)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.38%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.54%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.38%
Max EPS beat(4)8.39%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.22%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.7%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.32%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.48%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.75%
PT rev (1m)0.62%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.1 |
EPS(TTM)8.52
EY8.58%
EPS(NY)10.39
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)20.51
FCFY20.64%
OCF(TTM)20.96
OCFY21.1%
SpS73.95
BVpS54.9
TBVpS41.66
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number102.592 (3.27%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.35% | ||
| ROE | 9.97% | ||
| ROCE | 0.55% | ||
| ROIC | 0.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.35% | ||
| OM | 11.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.4% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 27.73% |
ROA(3y)0.35%
ROA(5y)0.64%
ROE(3y)9.95%
ROE(5y)17.47%
ROIC(3y)0.47%
ROIC(5y)0.54%
ROICexc(3y)0.48%
ROICexc(5y)0.55%
ROICexgc(3y)1.33%
ROICexgc(5y)1.51%
ROCE(3y)0.54%
ROCE(5y)0.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.86%
OM growth 3Y-13.18%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y-40.06%
PM growth 5Y-4.8%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 175.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 374.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC0.06
Cap/Depr(3y)12.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)15.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.7%
Profit Quality(3y)418.44%
Profit Quality(5y)303.01%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.33%
EPS 3Y7.39%
EPS 5Y10.83%
EPS Q2Q%14.36%
EPS Next Y14.71%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-12.4%
Revenue Next Year7.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.84%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y26.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.87%
EBIT growth 5Y1.9%
EBIT Next Year12.71%
EBIT Next 3Y7.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.1%
FCF growth 3Y13.24%
FCF growth 5Y4.11%
OCF growth 1Y-1.44%
OCF growth 3Y12.66%
OCF growth 5Y3.95%
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP / PFG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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.
How profitable is PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) stock?
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?
The financial health rating of PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is expected to grow by 14.71% in the next year.