PFG Principal Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at May 12, 2025, the PFG stock has a PE ratio of 17.42. This is based on the current EPS of $4.69 and the stock price of $81.7 per share.
PFG PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Principal Financial Group over the last ten years is 10.82. The current 17.42 PE ratio is 61% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, PFG's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2023 quarter at 30.49, with a price of $78.67 and an EPS of $2.58. The Sep 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 3.56, with a price of $72.15 and an EPS of $20.26.
Principal Financial Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 588.26% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -64.04% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.43 | -62.51% | $77.41 | $6.77 |
| 2023 | 30.49 | 588.26% | $78.67 | $2.58 |
| 2022 | 4.43 | -64.04% | $83.92 | $18.94 |
| 2021 | 12.32 | 26.1% | $72.33 | $5.87 |
| 2020 | 9.77 | -11.18% | $49.61 | $5.08 |
| 2019 | 11 | 34.8% | $55 | $5 |
| 2018 | 8.16 | -7.48% | $44.17 | $5.41 |
| 2017 | 8.82 | -30.66% | $70.56 | $8 |
| 2016 | 12.72 | 16.27% | $57.86 | $4.55 |
| 2015 | 10.94 | -22.08% | $44.98 | $4.11 |
| 2014 | 14.04 | -14.86% | $51.94 | $3.7 |
| 2013 | 16.49 | 50.32% | $49.31 | $2.99 |
| 2012 | 10.97 | -14.36% | $28.52 | $2.6 |
| 2011 | 12.81 | -22.5% | $24.6 | $1.92 |
| 2010 | 16.53 | 36.16% | $32.56 | $1.97 |
Principal Financial Group PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 17.99 | 57.39% | $84.37 | $4.69 |
| Dec 2024 | 11.43 | N/A | $77.41 | $6.77 |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | N/A | $85.9 | -$0.77 |
| Jun 2024 | 14.66 | -7.62% | $78.45 | $5.35 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.87 | -47.95% | $86.31 | $5.44 |
| Dec 2023 | 30.49 | 166.06% | $78.67 | $2.58 |
| Sep 2023 | 11.46 | -2.8% | $72.07 | $6.29 |
| Jun 2023 | 11.79 | 172.29% | $75.84 | $6.43 |
| Mar 2023 | 4.33 | -2.26% | $74.32 | $17.18 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.43 | 24.44% | $83.92 | $18.94 |
| Sep 2022 | 3.56 | -13.17% | $72.15 | $20.26 |
| Jun 2022 | 4.1 | -70.5% | $66.79 | $16.29 |
| Mar 2022 | 13.9 | 12.82% | $73.41 | $5.28 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.32 | 20.31% | $72.33 | $5.87 |
| Sep 2021 | 10.24 | -5.88% | $64.4 | $6.29 |
PFG Price vs fair value
PFG average PE ratio chart
PFG's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PFG PE vs peers
PFG's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock PRI, but it is greater than PRU's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PRU Prudential Financial Inc | 16.85 | $38B |
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | 17.42 | $18.32B |
| PRI Primerica Inc | 18.39 | $8.98B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Principal Financial Group's PE ratio?
As of May 12, 2025, PFG stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.42.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Principal Financial Group (PFG)?
As an average over the last 3 years, PFG stock has a PE ratio of 11.83.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Principal Financial Group (PFG)?
As an average over the last 5 years, PFG stock has a PE ratio of 11.34.
What is the highest PE ratio for PFG?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 30.49 in the Dec 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PFG compare to its historical average?
PFG's current price to earnings ratio is 61% above its 10-year historical average.
How is PFG's PE ratio calculated (Principal Financial Group PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 12, 2025), Principal Financial Group's stock price is $81.7. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $4.69. Therefore, Principal Financial Group's P/E ratio for today is 17.42. PE RATIO(17.42) = STOCK PRICE($81.7) / TTM EPS($4.69)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.