PM vs CL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180.77 | $92.07 |
| Market cap | $281.74B | $73.67B |
| P/E ratio | 25.5 | 35.7 |
| ROE | — | 363.58% |
| Profit margin | 26.74% | 10.04% |
| Revenue growth | 9.10% | 8.40% |
| Dividend yield | 3.25% | 2.30% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 0.32 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs CL in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 3.8× the market cap of CL.
- PM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.5 vs 35.7).
- PM is growing revenue faster (9% vs 8%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.25% vs 2.30%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc. would be worth today.
CL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Colgate-Palmolive Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.