PG vs MO
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs Altria Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.02 | $73.79 |
| Market cap | $347.01B | $123.22B |
| P/E ratio | 21.8 | 15.4 |
| ROE | 31.11% | — |
| Profit margin | 19.16% | 39.52% |
| Revenue growth | 7.40% | 5.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.86% | 5.75% |
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.50 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs MO in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 2.8× the market cap of MO.
- MO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.4 vs 21.8).
- PG is growing revenue faster (7% vs 5%).
- MO has the higher dividend yield (5.75% vs 2.86%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company would be worth today.
MO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Altria Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.