PG vs PM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs Philip Morris International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $161.02 | $199.47 |
| Market cap | $373.21B | $310.90B |
| P/E ratio | 24.3 | 29.1 |
| ROE | 29.61% | — |
| Profit margin | 18.23% | 24.83% |
| Revenue growth | 4.00% | 5.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.70% | 3.21% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.36 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs PM in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 1.2× the market cap of PM.
- PG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.3 vs 29.1).
- PM is growing revenue faster (6% vs 4%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.21% vs 2.70%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble 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.