Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) has a Graham intrinsic value of $54.17 per share. At $106.86 on Oct 20, 2026, the stock trades 97% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 2.6% a year to $15.6B, with an average return on invested capital of 13.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$54.17
Share price (Oct 20, 2026)
$106.86
Price vs Graham value
97% above
Market cap
$24.1B
Revenue (FY2025)
$15.6B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
2.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
13.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
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PFG 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $15.6B $1.2B $5.25 — — 10.6%
FY2024 $16.1B $1.6B $6.68 — — 14.8%
FY2023 $13.7B $623.2M $2.55 — — 6.4%
FY2022 $17.5B $4.8B $18.85 — — 35.2%
FY2021 $14.3B $1.7B $6.27 — — 9.5%
FY2020 $14.7B $1.4B $5.05 — — 8.2%
FY2019 $16.2B $1.4B $4.96 — — 10.1%
FY2018 $14.2B $1.5B $5.36 — — 12.2%
FY2017 $14.1B $2.3B $7.88 — — 19.0%
FY2016 $12.4B $1.3B $4.50 — — 12.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Principal Financial Group has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 2.6% annually over the past decade.

Principal Financial Group returns on capital have been average, hovering around 13.8% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Principal Financial Group shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 22.9% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Principal Financial Group is modeled at 1.7% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $54.17 per share.

PFG stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 1.7% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, PFG's intrinsic value is about $54.17 per share.

Is PFG stock undervalued?

At $106.86 (close on Oct 20, 2026), PFG trades 97% above its Graham value of $54.17. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Principal Financial Group Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $12.4B in fiscal 2016 to $15.6B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. Net income was $1.2B in fiscal 2025.

What is PFG's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 13.8%, and average return on equity was 14.3%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this PFG data come from?

From Principal Financial Group Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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