PM vs HSY
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc. vs The Hershey Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | HSY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $193.92 | $187.18 |
| Market cap | $302.25B | $37.61B |
| P/E ratio | 26.3 | 25.6 |
| ROE | — | 32.81% |
| Profit margin | 25.56% | 12.24% |
| Revenue growth | 10.40% | 6.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.07% | 3.06% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs HSY in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 8.0× the market cap of HSY.
- HSY is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.6 vs 26.3).
- PM is growing revenue faster (10% vs 7%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.07% vs 3.06%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc. would be worth today.
HSY return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Hershey Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.