KO vs PM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Coca-Cola Company vs Philip Morris International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | KO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $92.71 | $199.47 |
| Market cap | $398.89B | $310.90B |
| P/E ratio | 27.8 | 29.1 |
| ROE | 42.05% | — |
| Profit margin | 28.56% | 24.83% |
| Revenue growth | 6.70% | 5.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.29% | 3.21% |
| Beta | 0.32 | 0.36 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
KO vs PM in plain English
- KO is the bigger company — about 1.3× the market cap of PM.
- KO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.8 vs 29.1).
- KO is growing revenue faster (7% vs 6%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.21% vs 2.29%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
KO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Coca-Cola Company would be worth today.
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.