Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Gross Margin: 48.68%
Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s gross margin of 48.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 48.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (43.17%–62.98%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 7.25% above its 12-month average of 45.39%.
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PFG Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
48.68%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
45.39%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
49.23%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
48.30%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
45.81%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
46.13%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
44.76%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.79%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+6.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.76%
PFG Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 48.68% | 45.39% | 49.23% | 48.30% |
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 64.18% | 53.55% | 61.38% | 70.63% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 61.08% | 48.14% | 50.84% | 55.56% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 38.16% | 43.33% | 43.29% | 42.49% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 46.05% | 44.30% | 43.77% | 43.78% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $26.14B | 50.29% | 49.76% | 42.59% | 45.82% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 76.02% | 72.40% | 75.46% | 77.83% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 59.38% | 68.27% | 58.37% | 54.11% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 73.80% | 80.22% | 81.03% | 81.34% |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | 67.31% | 67.68% | 63.66% | 60.20% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
48.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The gross margin for PFG stock is 48.68%.
- Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s gross margin of 48.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 48.30%, near the low end of its 5-year range (43.17%–62.98%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The TTM average gross margin for PFG stock is 45.39%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for PFG stock is 49.23%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for PFG stock is 48.30%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for PFG stock is 45.81%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for PFG stock is 46.13%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for PFG stock is 44.76%.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 45.19% |
| 2024-12-31 | 45.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | 43.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | 62.98% |
| 2021-12-31 | 49.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | 43.82% |
| 2019-12-31 | 38.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | 42.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | 44.49% |
| 2016-12-31 | 44.22% |
| 2015-12-31 | 44.02% |
| 2014-12-31 | 50.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | 49.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | 44.40% |
| 2011-12-31 | 46.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | 43.42% |
| 2009-12-31 | 39.72% |
| 2008-12-31 | 37.40% |
| 2007-12-31 | 41.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | 42.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | 41.35% |
| 2004-12-31 | 40.27% |
| 2003-12-31 | 39.17% |
| 2002-12-31 | 31.64% |
| 2001-12-31 | 25.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | 100.00% |
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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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Deanna Dawnette Strable-Soethout