PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC (PFG) Return on equity 2016–2025
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC (PFG) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
10.0%FY2025 · since FY2016: 12.9% → 10.0%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.0% | -4.2 pp |
| FY2024 | 14.2% | +8.5 pp |
| FY2023 | 5.7% | -42.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 47.7% | +37.8 pp |
| FY2021 | 9.8% | +1.4 pp |
| FY2020 | 8.4% | -1.1 pp |
| FY2019 | 9.5% | -4.0 pp |
| FY2018 | 13.6% | -4.4 pp |
| FY2017 | 18.0% | +5.1 pp |
| FY2016 | 12.9% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice