PE Ratio: 16.52

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 16.52 is 40% above its 5-year average of 11.84, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.75–35.37).

As of 2026-09-12T00:15:53.774Z. 8.08% above its 12-month average of 15.29.

PE Ratio (16.52) = Close Price ($116.17) / Diluted TTM EPS ($7.03)

PFG PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 16.5, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 88% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?

The P/E ratio for PFG stock is 16.52.

Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 16.52 is 40% above its 5-year average of 11.84, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.75–35.37).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for PFG stock is 15.29.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for PFG stock is 14.79.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for PFG stock is 11.84.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for PFG stock is 11.14.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for PFG stock is 12.27.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for PFG stock is 12.73.

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