PG vs PM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs Philip Morris International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.02 | $180.77 |
| Market cap | $347.01B | $281.74B |
| P/E ratio | 21.8 | 25.5 |
| ROE | 31.11% | — |
| Profit margin | 19.16% | 26.74% |
| Revenue growth | 7.40% | 9.10% |
| Dividend yield | 2.86% | 3.25% |
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.41 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs PM in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 1.2× the market cap of PM.
- PG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.8 vs 25.5).
- PM is growing revenue faster (9% vs 7%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.25% 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.
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.