85.365 USD
+0.55 (+0.64%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PFG. PFG was compared to 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and financial health of PFG have multiple concerns. PFG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. PFG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
PFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.47%, PFG is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 13.49%, PFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.42%, PFG is doing worse than 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
PFG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.56%. This is below the industry average of 4.57%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 10.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PFG outperforms 61.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFG has grown nicely.
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.
PFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PFG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PFG has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PFG has less shares outstanding
PFG has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
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.
PFG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.94) than 69.59% of its industry peers.
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
WACC7.75%
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.
Looking at the last year, PFG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.71% in the last year.
PFG shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.73% yearly.
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.
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 Y20.3%
EPS Next 2Y16.45%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
EPS Next 5Y12.83%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
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 10.66 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, PFG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.02, the valuation of PFG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PFG is valued a bit cheaper than 64.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFG to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.56), we can say PFG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PFG is cheaper than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PFG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
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 14.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y16.45%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.32, 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 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
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
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 2Y16.45%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
NASDAQ:PFG (12/1/2025, 11:11:54 AM)
85.365
+0.55 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.16%
Inst Owner Change-1.69%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap18.75B
Revenue(TTM)15.46B
Net Income(TTM)1.57B
Analysts67.06
Price Target90.53 (6.05%)
Short Float %1.72%
Short Ratio3.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
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)1.24%
PT rev (3m)3.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY9.38%
EPS(NY)9.46
Fwd EY11.09%
FCF(TTM)18.99
FCFY22.24%
OCF(TTM)19.35
OCFY22.67%
SpS70.38
BVpS53.1
TBVpS40.14
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)2.35
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
WACC7.75%
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 Y20.3%
EPS Next 2Y16.45%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
EPS Next 5Y12.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.21%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.73%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%
EBIT growth 1Y2.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.23%
EBIT Next Year20.92%
EBIT Next 3Y9.62%
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 20.3% 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%.