Principal Financial GroupPFGPRBCL.PFD 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PFGPRBCL.PFD with a GF Score™ of 71/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Principal Financial Group ranks better than 71.12% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Principal Financial Group was 0.59. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.39.
PFGPRBCL.PFD's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.71 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Principal Financial Group was 8.49%. The lowest was 2.49%. And the median was 3.45%.
During the past 12 months, Principal Financial Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Principal Financial Group was 37.50% per year. The lowest was -15.10% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Principal Financial Group (NYSE:PFGPRBCL.PFD) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Principal Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Principal Financial Group Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
PFGPRBCL.PFD vs TROW, RJF, CG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Principal Financial Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (PFGPRBCL.PFD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Principal Financial Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #270 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Principal Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.59. Based on the distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #270 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Principal Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Principal Financial Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TROW and RJF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Principal Financial Group ranks #270 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Principal Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Historically, Principal Financial Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.59 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Principal Financial Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Principal Financial Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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?
Principal Financial Group (PFGPRBCL.PFD) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Principal Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Principal Financial Group (PFGPRBCL.PFD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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.
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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