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 | $199.47 | $110.15 |
| Market cap | $310.90B | $36.63B |
| P/E ratio | 29.1 | 21.7 |
| ROE | — | 104.91% |
| Profit margin | 24.83% | 11.79% |
| Revenue growth | 5.50% | 0.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.21% | 4.65% |
| Beta | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 8.5× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.7 vs 29.1).
- PM is growing revenue faster (6% vs 1%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (4.65% 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.
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.