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Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Net Profit Margin: 10.03%

Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.’s net profit margin high or low?

Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s net profit margin of 10.03% is 13% below its 5-year average of 11.57%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.56%–27.13%).

As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 15.82% above its 12-month average of 8.66%.

PFG Net Profit Margin Chart

PFG Net Profit Margin
7.58%-22.18% 1Y
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PFG Average Net Profit Margin Chart

PFG Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart

PFG Net Profit Margin Metrics

NET PROFIT MARGIN

10.03%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM

8.66%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y

12.25%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y

11.57%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y

11.47%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y

10.64%

NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y

10.04%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+15.82%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-18.14%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-13.32%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-12.58%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-5.75%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-0.08%

PFG Competitors' Net Profit Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPNET PROFIT MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)$24.00B10.03%8.66%12.25%11.57%
KeyCorp (KEY)$24.61B17.35%7.29%12.06%17.14%
Synchrony Financial (SYF)$24.68B18.08%17.72%17.80%19.94%
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)$24.80B16.84%7.77%9.51%16.09%
Loews Corporation (L)$22.25B10.22%8.68%8.09%6.16%
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)$26.14B21.34%19.59%12.54%16.19%
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)$21.27B11.22%11.78%-1.25%-13.22%
Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)$20.33B17.87%19.41%19.60%19.35%
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)$16.70B8.99%5.73%9.58%12.40%
Global Payments Inc. (GPN)$16.03B-7.99%16.86%11.29%10.73%

Margin Comparison

Operating Margin

12.4%

Net Profit Margin

10.0%

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition

Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Net Profit Margin FAQ

What is the net profit margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The net profit margin for PFG stock is 10.03%.
Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s net profit margin high or low?
Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s net profit margin of 10.03% is 13% below its 5-year average of 11.57%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.56%–27.13%).
What is the TTM average net profit margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The TTM average net profit margin for PFG stock is 8.66%.
What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 3Y average net profit margin for PFG stock is 12.25%.
What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 5Y average net profit margin for PFG stock is 11.57%.
What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 10Y average net profit margin for PFG stock is 11.47%.
What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 15Y average net profit margin for PFG stock is 10.64%.
What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 20Y average net profit margin for PFG stock is 10.04%.

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Net Profit Margin History

DATENET PROFIT MARGIN
2025-12-317.58%
2024-12-319.74%
2023-12-314.56%
2022-12-3127.13%
2021-12-3110.95%
2020-12-319.47%
2019-12-318.59%
2018-12-3110.86%
2017-12-3116.39%
2016-12-3110.62%
2015-12-3110.31%
2014-12-3110.92%
2013-12-319.83%
2012-12-318.75%
2011-12-317.36%
2010-12-317.21%
2009-12-317.04%
2008-12-314.61%
2007-12-317.89%
2006-12-3110.78%
2005-12-3110.20%
2004-12-319.94%
2003-12-319.34%
2002-12-311.86%
2001-12-314.60%
2000-12-317.56%

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