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Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US74255X1046
CUSIP
74255X104
IPO Date
Jun 26, 2013

Highlights

Market Cap
$64.33M
Enterprise Value
$128.33M
EPS (TTM)
$4.06
PE Ratio
2.37
PEG Ratio
0.08
Total Revenue (TTM)
$10.56M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.00M
EBITDA (TTM)
$31.08M
Year Range
$9.24 - $10.68
ROA (TTM)
24.73%
ROE (TTM)
35.75%

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Principal Real Estate Income Fund

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Principal Real Estate Income Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) has returned -0.99% so far this year and 3.16% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PGZ has returned 4.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Principal Real Estate Income Fund

1D
1.48%
1M
-7.07%
YTD
-0.99%
6M
-2.29%
1Y
3.16%
3Y*
13.92%
5Y*
4.23%
10Y*
4.49%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2013, PGZ's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +22.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -37.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, PGZ closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +20.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -23.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.74%4.72%-7.07%-0.99%
20254.62%5.07%-0.03%-0.95%1.82%2.17%-0.34%2.28%0.52%0.34%-1.02%-0.63%14.50%
20245.58%3.07%3.62%-3.83%3.00%2.96%3.67%5.80%2.72%-3.31%1.93%-7.60%17.99%
202313.04%-3.60%-13.62%2.81%-1.94%2.53%4.07%-1.60%-3.67%-2.62%8.53%2.56%4.05%
2022-3.90%-2.04%7.74%-7.72%-5.85%-3.37%2.94%0.44%-15.20%-1.78%7.16%-8.35%-27.98%
20211.56%10.11%0.93%13.11%3.48%-2.44%1.73%2.26%-5.32%5.90%-1.59%4.84%38.70%

Benchmark Metrics

Principal Real Estate Income Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.59%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2013.

  • This stock participated in 93.43% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.21% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.20 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-0.59%
Beta
0.53
0.20
Upside Capture
63.21%
Downside Capture
93.43%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PGZ ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


PGZ Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
PGZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PGZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 4040
Sortino Ratio Rank
PGZ Omega Ratio Rank: 4141
Omega Ratio Rank
PGZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
PGZ Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PGZBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.29

0.90

-0.61

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.45

1.39

-0.94

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.21

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.38

1.40

-1.02

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.53

6.61

-5.07

Explore PGZ risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Principal Real Estate Income Fund provided a 13.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.26$1.26$1.26$1.26$1.23$1.00$1.26$1.32$1.32$1.64$1.74$1.74

Dividend yield

13.11%12.59%12.75%13.33%11.86%6.32%10.34%6.25%7.98%9.51%10.90%10.40%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal Real Estate Income Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.32
2025$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$1.26
2024$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$1.26
2023$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$1.26
2022$0.09$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$1.23
2021$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$1.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Principal Real Estate Income Fund has a dividend yield of 13.11%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Principal Real Estate Income Fund has a payout ratio of 62.06%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Principal Real Estate Income Fund strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Principal Real Estate Income Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Principal Real Estate Income Fund was 53.58%, occurring on Oct 30, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Principal Real Estate Income Fund drawdown is 15.65%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-53.58%Feb 19, 2020179Oct 30, 2020
-22.11%Jun 15, 2015152Jan 20, 201699Jun 10, 2016251
-15.75%Aug 27, 201883Dec 24, 201854Mar 14, 2019137
-15.74%Jul 25, 201394Dec 5, 201397Apr 28, 2014191
-12.4%Sep 8, 201648Nov 14, 201694Mar 31, 2017142

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Principal Real Estate Income Fund over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Principal Real Estate Income Fund is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PGZ, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, PGZ has a P/E ratio of 2.4. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PGZ compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. PGZ currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PGZ relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, PGZ has a P/S ratio of 6.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PGZ in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, PGZ has a P/B value of 0.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items