PM vs MO
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Altria Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.47 | $74.31 |
| Market cap | $310.90B | $124.08B |
| P/E ratio | 29.1 | 15.6 |
| ROE | — | — |
| Profit margin | 24.83% | 39.00% |
| Revenue growth | 5.50% | 1.20% |
| Dividend yield | 3.21% | 5.98% |
| Beta | 0.36 | 0.46 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs MO in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 2.5× the market cap of MO.
- MO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.6 vs 29.1).
- PM is growing revenue faster (6% vs 1%).
- MO has the higher dividend yield (5.98% 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.
MO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Altria Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.