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Gross Margin

53.9%

Higher than 34% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 1880h ago

Sector Performance

34th percentile

PFG

53.9%

Sector Median

68.5%

Sector Avg

67.7%

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Deep Analysis

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) has a Gross Margin of 53.9% as of May 2026.

This places PFG in the 34th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Gross Margin of 68.5% and a sector average of 67.7%. PFG's Gross Margin is 21.3% below the sector median. In context: Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PFG?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does PFG's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

PFG's Gross Margin of 53.9% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 68.5%, placing it in the 34th percentile.

Who are PFG's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Financial Services peers by Gross Margin include: SLM (68.5%), SPGI (70.4%), JPM (64.3%), IBN (73.6%), HDB (58.4%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.