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 | $199.47 | $169.64 |
| Market cap | $310.90B | $34.09B |
| P/E ratio | 29.1 | 23.2 |
| ROE | — | 32.81% |
| Profit margin | 24.83% | 12.24% |
| Revenue growth | 5.50% | 6.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.21% | 3.42% |
| Beta | 0.36 | 0.09 |
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 9.1× the market cap of HSY.
- HSY is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.2 vs 29.1).
- HSY is growing revenue faster (7% vs 6%).
- HSY has the higher dividend yield (3.42% vs 3.21%).
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.