PFG Principal Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As at Nov 5, 2025, the PFG stock has a PE ratio of 11.76. This is based on the current EPS of $6.9 and the stock price of $81.16 per share. A decrease of 18% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 14.3 of the last 4 quarters.
PFG PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Principal Financial Group over the last ten years is 10.92. The current 11.76 PE ratio is 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 12.02 | -24.5% | $82.91 | $6.9 |
| Jun 2025 | 15.92 | -11.51% | $79.43 | $4.99 |
| 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 |
PFG Price vs fair value
PFG average PE ratio chart
PFG's current P/E ratio is above the 10-year historical average, but it is below the 3 and 5-year averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 11.76, PFG is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 13.73, Principal Financial Group's P/E is 14% lower.
PFG PE vs peers
PFG's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks PRU and PRI.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | 11.76 | $17.83B |
| PRI Primerica Inc | 12.61 | $8.27B |
| PRU Prudential Financial Inc | 14.21 | $36.55B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Principal Financial Group's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, PFG stock has a price to earnings ratio of 11.76.
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 13.67.
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 11.86.
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 8% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Principal Financial Group's stock price is $81.16. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $6.9. Therefore, Principal Financial Group's P/E ratio for today is 11.76. PE RATIO(11.76) = STOCK PRICE($81.16) / TTM EPS($6.9)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.