Principal Real Estate Income Closed Fund(PGZ)

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10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PGZ

10/08/2026: PGZ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Principal Real Estate Income Closed Fund is a US-listed closed-end investment fund designed to provide high current income through a diversified portfolio of real estate debt and equity securities. The fund leverages Principal Global Investors' deep expertise in property markets to manage credit and interest rate risks effectively. While it offers a strong income stream for dividend-focused investors, potential investors should be aware of risks such as interest rate volatility and the use of financial leverage. The fund's primary opportunity lies in the performance of underlying commercial real estate sectors, though it faces competition from other yield-oriented investment products. Success requires monitoring the fund’s discount to its net asset value and broader commercial real estate trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe fund is primarily designed for income generation rather than aggressive capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitClosed-end funds in this sector often experience slow, range-bound price action.
Value investorMixed fitInvestors may find value when the fund trades at a significant discount to its NAV.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe fund's primary objective is to deliver consistent income to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitUse of leverage and exposure to real estate risk creates volatility unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe fund's price can fluctuate significantly due to market sentiment and interest rate changes.
Valuation riskMediumThe fund may trade at a premium or discount to its actual net asset value.
Competition risk (real estate income funds)MediumPerformance relative to peers is influenced by management's ability to pick profitable real estate sectors.
Business qualityMediumThe fund relies on the underlying quality of real estate debt and equity assets.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions depend on the income generated by the fund's underlying portfolio.
Execution riskMediumEffective management of leverage and asset allocation is critical to fund performance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 12.44%
Avg. Invested days 63
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PGZ receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong unit economics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PGZ has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 65.3%) and strong revenue growth (+37.3%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-76.7%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PGZ's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 74.2% and operating margin of 114.5%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is PGZ's strongest growth driver at +37.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-76.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-53.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 26.2% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PGZ generates approximately $742 of gross profit, $1,145 of operating income, and $653 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PGZ has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 59.24M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.12
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 9.12
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 20.4K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 8.73 - 10.22
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.73 - 10.22
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.97

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Real Estate Debt and EquityInvestment income from CMBS, REITs, and other real estate assets.The fund earns money from interest and rent payments generated by the real estate assets it owns.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 9.12
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.36
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.36
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 6.69M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 6.69M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 26.21

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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