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 | $180.77 | $179.11 |
| Market cap | $281.74B | $36.33B |
| P/E ratio | 25.5 | 33.4 |
| ROE | — | 23.23% |
| Profit margin | 26.74% | 9.12% |
| Revenue growth | 9.10% | 10.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.25% | 3.24% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 0.08 |
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 7.8× the market cap of HSY.
- PM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.5 vs 33.4).
- HSY is growing revenue faster (11% vs 9%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.25% vs 3.24%).
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.