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Principal Financial Group (NAS:PFG) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Principal Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Principal Financial Group Forward PE Ratio 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.
Principal Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Principal Financial Group Annual Data
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2015-12
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2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
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2022-12
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Forward PE Ratio
10.08
12.02
12.71
7.49
9.12
8.24
10.36
11.90
10.53
9.24
9.55
Principal Financial Group Quarterly Data
2015-12
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2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
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2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
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2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.08
8.20
9.44
11.15
12.02
13.07
13.35
12.02
12.71
10.94
9.62
9.72
7.49
8.88
10.64
9.41
9.12
5.66
8.56
6.49
8.24
10.28
10.92
9.17
10.36
10.64
9.91
9.69
11.90
10.81
11.22
9.42
10.53
11.43
10.56
10.31
9.24
9.88
9.82
8.97
9.55
9.29
PFG vs TROW, ARES, RJF: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Principal Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Principal Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Principal Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Principal Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Principal Financial Group (PFG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.11 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Principal Financial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #190 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Principal Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Principal Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.11. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.04. Principal Financial Group's value of 12.11 is 9.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #190 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to TROW and ARES?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #190 out of 325 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Principal Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.04. Principal Financial Group's value of 12.11 is 9.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 11.04, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Principal Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.11 is 9.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Principal Financial Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Principal Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.11. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 12.11 and 9.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 11.04. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Principal Financial Group (PFG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.11 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.11
GF Value™: $91.08 vs. price of $113.91 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% above the Asset Management median (#190 of 325)
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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