KO vs PM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Coca-Cola Company vs Philip Morris International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | KO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $82.63 | $180.77 |
| Market cap | $355.51B | $281.74B |
| P/E ratio | 26.0 | 25.5 |
| ROE | 43.37% | — |
| Profit margin | 27.80% | 26.74% |
| Revenue growth | 12.10% | 9.10% |
| Dividend yield | 2.57% | 3.25% |
| Beta | 0.35 | 0.41 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
KO vs PM in plain English
- KO is the bigger company — about 1.3× the market cap of PM.
- PM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.5 vs 26.0).
- KO is growing revenue faster (12% vs 9%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.25% vs 2.57%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
KO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Coca-Cola Company 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.