Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Philip Morris (PM)
This page compares Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) with Philip Morris (PM) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) and Philip Morris (PM) both fall under the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group, but BUD is classified in Beverages while PM is classified in Tobacco.
Philip Morris (PM) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. ADR | Philip Morris International Inc. |
| Country/Region | Belgium | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Beverages | Tobacco |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Brewers | Tobacco |
| Market Capitalization | 154.85 billion USD | 276.46 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | July 1, 2009 | March 17, 2008 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 22.16 and Philip Morris (PM) at 24.98 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
22.16
- Max
- 48.05
- Q3
- 27.59
- Median
- 18.61
- Q1
- 12.01
- Min
- 5.20
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
24.98
- Max
- 48.05
- Q3
- 27.59
- Median
- 18.61
- Q1
- 12.01
- Min
- 5.20
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both look expensive on sales: Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 2.54 sits in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile, and Philip Morris (PM) at 6.66 prices even higher, above its industry range.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
2.54
- Max
- 3.85
- Q3
- 2.29
- Median
- 0.97
- Q1
- 0.51
- Min
- 0.00
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
6.66
- Max
- 3.85
- Q3
- 2.29
- Median
- 0.97
- Q1
- 0.51
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Philip Morris (PM) reports a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) of -27.63, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) reports 10.70, ranking against industry peers normally.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
10.70
- Max
- 5.81
- Q3
- 3.27
- Median
- 1.62
- Q1
- 0.91
- Min
- 0.00
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
-27.63
- Max
- 5.81
- Q3
- 3.27
- Median
- 1.62
- Q1
- 0.91
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 22.16 | 24.98 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.54 | 6.66 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 10.70 | -27.63 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -- | 3.10% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Neither Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) nor Philip Morris (PM) reports a Return on Equity (TTM) value for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 43.88%
- Q3
- 20.42%
- Median
- 13.00%
- Q1
- 3.73%
- Min
- -21.05%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 43.88%
- Q3
- 20.42%
- Median
- 13.00%
- Q1
- 3.73%
- Min
- -21.05%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Philip Morris (PM) at 26.74% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 11.90%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
11.90%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.19%
- Median
- 5.76%
- Q1
- 1.12%
- Min
- -14.07%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
26.74%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.19%
- Median
- 5.76%
- Q1
- 1.12%
- Min
- -14.07%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 26.69% and Philip Morris (PM) at 36.04% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
26.69%
- Max
- 36.04%
- Q3
- 16.96%
- Median
- 10.88%
- Q1
- 3.64%
- Min
- -7.33%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
36.04%
- Max
- 36.04%
- Q3
- 16.96%
- Median
- 10.88%
- Q1
- 3.64%
- Min
- -7.33%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -- | 15.46% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.90% | 26.74% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 26.69% | 36.04% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 56.17% | 67.28% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -0.75% | 7.31% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 0.88% | 8.57% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 18.53% | 60.26% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 5.22% | 7.71% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Philip Morris (PM) reports Current Ratio (MRQ) of 0.98 and can be ranked against industry peers; Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 4.41
- Q3
- 2.62
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.98
- Max
- 4.41
- Q3
- 2.62
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) reports Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) of 0.75 and can be ranked against industry peers; Philip Morris (PM) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.75
- Max
- 2.38
- Q3
- 1.16
- Median
- 0.71
- Q1
- 0.33
- Min
- 0.00
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 2.38
- Q3
- 1.16
- Median
- 0.71
- Q1
- 0.33
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | 0.98 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.75 | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.11 | 2.50 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Philip Morris (PM) at 3.31% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) around its industry mid-range, while Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 1.68% drops into the bottom quartile.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
1.68%
- Max
- 7.39%
- Q3
- 5.09%
- Median
- 3.74%
- Q1
- 2.84%
- Min
- 0.18%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
3.31%
- Max
- 7.39%
- Q3
- 5.09%
- Median
- 3.74%
- Q1
- 2.84%
- Min
- 0.18%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 36.02% and Philip Morris (PM) at 81.09% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
BUD
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
36.02%
- Max
- 159.06%
- Q3
- 86.06%
- Median
- 42.46%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
81.09%
- Max
- 159.06%
- Q3
- 86.06%
- Median
- 42.46%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.68% | 3.31% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 36.02% | 81.09% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | BUD | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 15.10% | 3.26% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 26.23% | 27.50% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.38 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.95M | 4.97M |