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Principal Financial GroupPFG +0.75%70 FCF Yield % is 14.76 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 21.86. GuruFocus rates PFG with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,508 Asset Management companies, Principal Financial Group ranks better than 85.88% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Principal Financial Group FCF Yield % Related Terms
Principal Financial Group FCF Yield % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Principal Financial Group's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Principal Financial Group FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Principal Financial Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Principal Financial Group's FCF Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Principal Financial Group (PFG) has a FCF Yield % of 14.76 as of Jul. 19, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Principal Financial Group and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 21.86. Over the past decade, Principal Financial Group's FCF Yield % has ranged from 11.64 to 79.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #213 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Principal Financial Group's FCF Yield % too high?
Principal Financial Group's current FCF Yield % of 14.76 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 21.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.64 to a high of 79.02. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.16. Principal Financial Group's value of 14.76 is 584.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #213 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Principal Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Principal Financial Group's FCF Yield % compare to TROW and ARES?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #213 out of 1508 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Principal Financial Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.16. Principal Financial Group's value of 14.76 is 584.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Principal Financial Group's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 11.64 to 79.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.86 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Principal Financial Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.16, based on 1,508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Principal Financial Group's current FCF Yield % of 14.76 is 584.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Principal Financial Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Principal Financial Group's current FCF Yield % is 14.76, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 21.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Principal Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Financial Group (PFG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.08, compared to a current price of $113.91 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 14.76, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 21.86 and 584.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.16. Principal Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Principal Financial Group (PFG), the current FCF Yield % is 14.76 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Principal Financial Group (PFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $113.91 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $91.08.
GuruFocus considers Principal Financial Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFG:
FCF Yield %: 14.76 (32% below median its 10-year median of 21.86)
GF Value™: $91.08 vs. price of $113.91 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 584.9% above the Asset Management median (#213 of 1508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Principal Financial Group Inc is a financial services provider. It offers various financial products and services including retirement, asset management, and workplace benefits and protection solutions to individuals and institutional clients. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection. Maximum revenue is generated from the Retirement and Income Solutions segment which provides workplace savings and retirement solutions, banking, trust and custodial services, individual variable annuities (including RILAs), pension risk transfer, and investment services to businesses, their employees, and other individuals.
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