Principal Financial Group Competitors

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Principal Financial Group and Brookfield Asset Management, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $51.50, suggesting a potential downside of 8.98%. Brookfield Asset Management has a consensus price target of $45.3182, suggesting a potential upside of 12.31%. Given Brookfield Asset Management's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Brookfield Asset Management is more favorable than Principal Financial Group.

Risk & Volatility

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 1.64, suggesting that its share price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Brookfield Asset Management has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.3% of Brookfield Asset Management shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Principal Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Brookfield Asset Management pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Principal Financial Group pays out 40.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brookfield Asset Management pays out 27.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Principal Financial Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Brookfield Asset Management has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Brookfield Asset Management's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Brookfield Asset Management's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Brookfield Asset Management has higher revenue and earnings than Principal Financial Group. Principal Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brookfield Asset Management, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Principal Financial Group beats Brookfield Asset Management on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.4% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Banco Santander shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Principal Financial Group and Banco Santander, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $51.50, suggesting a potential downside of 8.98%. Given Principal Financial Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Principal Financial Group is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Banco Santander's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Banco Santander has higher revenue and earnings than Principal Financial Group. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Principal Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Banco Santander's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Principal Financial Group beats Banco Santander on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and China Life Insurance (NYSE:LFC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of China Life Insurance shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, China Life Insurance has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Principal Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. China Life Insurance pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Principal Financial Group pays out 40.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. China Life Insurance pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Principal Financial Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. China Life Insurance is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Principal Financial Group and China Life Insurance, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $51.50, indicating a potential downside of 8.98%. Given Principal Financial Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Principal Financial Group is more favorable than China Life Insurance.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Principal Financial Group and China Life Insurance's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

China Life Insurance has higher revenue and earnings than Principal Financial Group. China Life Insurance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Principal Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Principal Financial Group and China Life Insurance's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Principal Financial Group beats China Life Insurance on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of Marsh & McLennan Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Marsh & McLennan Companies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Marsh & McLennan Companies has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Principal Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Marsh & McLennan Companies pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Principal Financial Group pays out 40.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marsh & McLennan Companies pays out 39.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Principal Financial Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Marsh & McLennan Companies has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Principal Financial Group and Marsh & McLennan Companies, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $51.50, indicating a potential downside of 8.98%. Marsh & McLennan Companies has a consensus price target of $117.7059, indicating a potential upside of 2.16%. Given Marsh & McLennan Companies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Marsh & McLennan Companies is more favorable than Principal Financial Group.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Marsh & McLennan Companies' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Marsh & McLennan Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Principal Financial Group. Principal Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marsh & McLennan Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Marsh & McLennan Companies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Marsh & McLennan Companies beats Principal Financial Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of Equinix shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Equinix shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equinix has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Principal Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Equinix pays an annual dividend of $11.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Principal Financial Group pays out 40.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equinix pays out 50.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Principal Financial Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Equinix has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Principal Financial Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Principal Financial Group and Equinix, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $51.50, indicating a potential downside of 8.98%. Equinix has a consensus price target of $821.8947, indicating a potential upside of 26.77%. Given Equinix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Equinix is more favorable than Principal Financial Group.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Equinix's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Principal Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than Equinix. Principal Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Principal Financial Group and Equinix's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Equinix beats Principal Financial Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and ICICI Bank (NYSE:IBN) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.6% of ICICI Bank shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its share price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ICICI Bank has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Principal Financial Group and ICICI Bank, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $51.50, indicating a potential downside of 8.98%. Given Principal Financial Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Principal Financial Group is more favorable than ICICI Bank.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Principal Financial Group and ICICI Bank's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Principal Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than ICICI Bank. Principal Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ICICI Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Principal Financial Group and ICICI Bank's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Principal Financial Group beats ICICI Bank on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.