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.
10.6%FY2025 · since FY2016: 12.9% → 10.6%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.6% | -3.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 14.4% | +8.3 pp |
| FY2023 | 6.1% | -42.5 pp |
| FY2022 | 48.6% | +37.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 10.9% | +2.5 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