Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Operating Margin: 12.36%
Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s operating margin of 12.36% is 13% below its 5-year average of 14.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.41%–34.14%).
As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 18.96% above its 12-month average of 10.39%.
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PFG Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
12.36%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
10.39%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.08%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
14.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
13.53%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
11.76%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.28%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-8.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.09%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+9.59%
PFG Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.10B | 12.36% | 10.39% | 15.08% | 14.18% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)vs › | $24.38B | 22.73% | 14.66% | 14.25% | 15.24% |
| Regions Financial Corporation (RF)vs › | $24.41B | 29.48% | 26.83% | 30.14% | 31.51% |
| KeyCorp (KEY)vs › | $24.81B | 22.20% | 8.61% | 14.51% | 20.70% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF)vs › | $25.10B | 22.85% | 23.05% | 23.22% | 25.99% |
| W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)vs › | $25.33B | 16.24% | 16.23% | 15.58% | 14.10% |
| Loews Corporation (L)vs › | $22.37B | 12.62% | 11.71% | 11.02% | 8.19% |
| Circle Internet Group (CRCL)vs › | $22.28B | -4.65% | 3.33% | 5.07% | -46.87% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)vs › | $21.97B | 12.56% | 8.66% | -2.78% | -16.52% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vs › | $26.28B | 26.68% | 24.40% | 15.24% | 19.88% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
48.7%
Operating Margin
12.4%
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The operating margin for PFG stock is 12.36%.
- Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s operating margin of 12.36% is 13% below its 5-year average of 14.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.41%–34.14%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The TTM average operating margin for PFG stock is 10.39%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for PFG stock is 15.08%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for PFG stock is 14.18%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for PFG stock is 13.53%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for PFG stock is 11.76%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for PFG stock is 11.28%.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.06% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.49% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | 14.27% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.10% |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.07% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.54% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.64% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.48% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | -5.74% |
| 2002-12-31 | -6.89% |
| 2001-12-31 | -7.32% |
| 2000-12-31 | 100.00% |
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