COST vs PM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs Philip Morris International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COST | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $952.54 | $180.77 |
| Market cap | $422.43B | $281.74B |
| P/E ratio | 47.8 | 25.5 |
| ROE | 29.15% | — |
| Profit margin | 3.01% | 26.74% |
| Revenue growth | 21.50% | 9.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 3.25% |
| Beta | 0.87 | 0.41 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COST vs PM in plain English
- COST is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of PM.
- PM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.5 vs 47.8).
- COST is growing revenue faster (22% vs 9%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.25% vs 0.62%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Costco Wholesale Corporation would be worth today.
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.