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Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM)

This page compares Coca-Cola (KO) with Philip Morris International (PM) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Coca-Cola (KO) and Philip Morris International (PM) both fall under the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group, but KO is classified in Beverages while PM is classified in Tobacco.

SymbolKOPM
Company NameThe Coca-Cola CompanyPhilip Morris International Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupFood, Beverage & TobaccoFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeveragesTobacco
GICS Sub-IndustrySoft Drinks & Non-alcoholic BeveragesTobacco
Market Capitalization349.23 billion USD293.73 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962March 17, 2008
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

KO
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Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolKOPM
5-Day Price Return0.43%-0.61%
13-Week Price Return2.86%2.70%
26-Week Price Return14.21%21.47%
52-Week Price Return12.97%7.91%
Month-to-Date Return3.06%14.17%
Year-to-Date Return16.11%17.49%
10-Day Avg. Volume14.55M5.46M
3-Month Avg. Volume16.70M5.20M
3-Month Volatility16.44%34.48%
Beta0.370.43

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Philip Morris International (PM) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 575.44%, above its industry benchmark range, while Coca-Cola (KO) at 43.62% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

43.62%

Max
43.89%
Q3
22.49%
Median
11.74%
Q1
4.10%
Min
-21.55%

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

575.44%

Max
43.89%
Q3
22.49%
Median
11.74%
Q1
4.10%
Min
-21.55%
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Coca-Cola (KO) at 27.80% and Philip Morris International (PM) at 26.74% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

27.80%

Max
27.80%
Q3
12.39%
Median
5.93%
Q1
1.61%
Min
-14.07%

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

26.74%

Max
27.80%
Q3
12.39%
Median
5.93%
Q1
1.61%
Min
-14.07%
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Philip Morris International (PM) leads with Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 36.73%, above its industry benchmark range, while Coca-Cola (KO) at 30.01% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

30.01%

Max
30.01%
Q3
15.34%
Median
8.52%
Q1
3.58%
Min
-9.05%

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

36.73%

Max
30.01%
Q3
15.34%
Median
8.52%
Q1
3.58%
Min
-9.05%
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolKOPM
Return on Equity (TTM)43.62%575.44%
Return on Assets (TTM)13.07%16.22%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.80%26.74%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)30.01%36.73%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)61.74%67.30%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Coca-Cola (KO) at 1.36 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Philip Morris International (PM) at 0.98 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for PM.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.36

Max
4.41
Q3
2.60
Median
1.55
Q1
1.01
Min
0.45

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.98

Max
4.41
Q3
2.60
Median
1.55
Q1
1.01
Min
0.45
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Coca-Cola (KO) at 1.31 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Philip Morris International (PM) at 186.08 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.31

Max
2.65
Q3
1.32
Median
0.77
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

186.08

Max
2.65
Q3
1.32
Median
0.77
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 67.13, above its industry benchmark range, while Philip Morris International (PM) at 15.37 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

67.13

Max
33.34
Q3
18.06
Median
6.63
Q1
2.93
Min
-11.45

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

15.37

Max
33.34
Q3
18.06
Median
6.63
Q1
2.93
Min
-11.45
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolKOPM
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.360.98
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.010.54
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.31186.08
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)67.1315.37

Growth

Revenue Growth

Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolKOPM
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)12.07%9.09%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)5.11%8.09%
3-Year Revenue CAGR3.69%8.57%
5-Year Revenue CAGR7.75%7.21%

EPS Growth

Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolKOPM
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)17.81%-9.49%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)27.18%45.86%
3-Year EPS CAGR11.48%7.70%
5-Year EPS CAGR11.14%7.09%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Coca-Cola (KO) at 3.14% and Philip Morris International (PM) at 3.00% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.14%

Max
10.52%
Q3
4.54%
Median
3.03%
Q1
0.49%
Min
0.00%

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.00%

Max
10.52%
Q3
4.54%
Median
3.03%
Q1
0.49%
Min
0.00%
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Coca-Cola (KO) at 80.07% and Philip Morris International (PM) at 79.44% 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.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

80.07%

Max
195.44%
Q3
88.50%
Median
60.35%
Q1
14.76%
Min
0.00%

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

79.44%

Max
195.44%
Q3
88.50%
Median
60.35%
Q1
14.76%
Min
0.00%
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolKOPM
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.14%3.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)80.07%79.44%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Coca-Cola (KO) at 25.51 and Philip Morris International (PM) at 26.47 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

25.51

Max
43.72
Q3
27.60
Median
18.51
Q1
12.63
Min
1.67

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

26.47

Max
43.72
Q3
27.60
Median
18.51
Q1
12.63
Min
1.67
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Coca-Cola (KO) at 7.09 and Philip Morris International (PM) at 7.08 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), pointing to unusually high trailing revenue multiples relative to peers.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

7.09

Max
5.24
Q3
2.62
Median
1.12
Q1
0.62
Min
0.15

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

7.08

Max
5.24
Q3
2.62
Median
1.12
Q1
0.62
Min
0.15
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Coca-Cola (KO) at 9.81 and Philip Morris International (PM) at 1,368.86 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), pointing to unusually high book-value multiples relative to peers.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

9.81

Max
6.13
Q3
3.53
Median
2.25
Q1
1.25
Min
0.63

PM

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1,368.86

Max
6.13
Q3
3.53
Median
2.25
Q1
1.25
Min
0.63
Coca-Cola (KO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolKOPM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.5126.47
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)7.097.08
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)9.811,368.86
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)27.8325.72