PM vs KMB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | KMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180.77 | $109.37 |
| Market cap | $281.74B | $36.30B |
| P/E ratio | 25.5 | 21.2 |
| ROE | — | 111.73% |
| Profit margin | 26.74% | 12.80% |
| Revenue growth | 9.10% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | 3.25% | 4.68% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 0.30 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs KMB in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 7.8× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 25.5).
- PM is growing revenue faster (9% vs 3%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (4.68% vs 3.25%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc. would be worth today.
KMB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Kimberly-Clark Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.