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Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.33

Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.33 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.34, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.26–0.41).

As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 5.71% below its 12-month average of 0.35.

PFG Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

PFG Debt to Equity Ratio
0.33-10.81% 1Y
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PFG Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

PFG Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

PFG Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.33

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.35

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.37

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.34

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.32

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.29

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.30

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.71%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-10.81%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-2.46%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+3.42%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+13.30%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+11.59%

PFG Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)$24.00B0.330.350.370.34
KeyCorp (KEY)$24.61B0.540.661.251.09
Synchrony Financial (SYF)$24.68B0.910.921.021.06
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)$24.80B0.870.810.700.64
Loews Corporation (L)$22.25B0.510.520.560.55
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)$26.14B0.060.060.070.07
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)$21.27B0.170.330.660.87
Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)$20.33B0.630.630.720.67
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)$16.70B1.101.080.990.88
Global Payments Inc. (GPN)$16.03B0.950.850.770.65

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.33

Current Ratio

30.39

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The debt to equity ratio for PFG stock is 0.33.
Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.33 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.34, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.26–0.41).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for PFG stock is 0.35.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for PFG stock is 0.37.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for PFG stock is 0.34.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for PFG stock is 0.32.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for PFG stock is 0.29.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for PFG stock is 0.30.

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-310.33
2024-12-310.37
2023-12-310.37
2022-12-310.41
2021-12-310.29
2020-12-310.26
2019-12-310.26
2018-12-310.29
2017-12-310.25
2016-12-310.31
2015-12-310.37
2014-12-310.25
2013-12-310.28
2012-12-310.28
2011-12-310.17
2010-12-310.17
2009-12-310.21
2008-12-310.72
2007-12-310.23
2006-12-310.21
2005-12-310.18
2004-12-310.15
2003-12-310.59
2002-12-310.28
2001-12-310.28
2000-12-310.29

About Principal Financial Group, Inc.

Principal Financial Group, Inc., established in 1879 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a global financial services organization. It offers a comprehensive suite of retirement plans, investment management expertise, and insurance policies to a diverse clientele, including businesses, individual investors, and institutional clients worldwide. The company's operations are divided into four primary segments: 1. Retirement and Income Solutions: This division is dedicated to facilitating retirement savings and income generation through various asset accumulation products and services. Its offerings encompass plans like 401(k)s and 403(b)s, traditional defined benefit pensions, specialized executive benefits, employee stock ownership plans, equity compensation, and pension risk transfer services. Additionally, it provides individual retirement accounts, investment-only products, mutual funds, individual variable annuities, and banking services. 2. Principal Global Investors: This segment manages a wide array of investment portfolios, spanning equities, fixed income, real estate, and alternative investments. It also provides strategic services such as asset allocation, stable value management, and other structured investment methodologies. 3. Principal International: Focused on specific international markets, including Brazil, Chile, Mexico, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, India, and Southeast Asia, this segment delivers products for pension accumulation, mutual funds, asset management, income annuities, life insurance accumulation, and voluntary savings programs. 4. U.S. Insurance Solutions: Within the United States, this segment delivers various insurance products. These include specialty group benefits like dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as both group and individual disability coverage, alongside the administration of these group benefits. It also offers individual life insurance options, such as universal, variable universal, indexed universal, and term policies. Furthermore, this segment tailors insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, their owners, and executives.

Des Moines, IA
19,700 employees
Financial Services / Asset Management
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
CEO
Deanna Dawnette Strable-Soethout