Altria (MO) vs. Philip Morris (PM)
This page compares Altria (MO) with Philip Morris (PM) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Altria (MO) and Philip Morris (PM) are both classified in the Tobacco sub-industry within the broader Tobacco industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Altria Group, Inc. | Philip Morris International Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Tobacco | Tobacco |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Tobacco | Tobacco |
| Market Capitalization | 119.50 billion USD | 278.19 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 2, 1962 | March 17, 2008 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 14.94 and Philip Morris (PM) at 25.14 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
14.94
- Max
- 53.78
- Q3
- 28.42
- Median
- 18.58
- Q1
- 11.41
- Min
- 5.41
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
25.14
- Max
- 53.78
- Q3
- 28.42
- Median
- 18.58
- Q1
- 11.41
- Min
- 5.41
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Investors are paying well above the peer range per dollar of sales for both Altria (MO) at 5.86 and Philip Morris (PM) at 6.70 — each Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) clears its industry’s benchmark range.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.86
- Max
- 3.95
- Q3
- 2.26
- Median
- 0.98
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
6.70
- Max
- 3.95
- Q3
- 2.26
- Median
- 0.98
- Q1
- 0.55
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Altria (MO) at -37.23 and Philip Morris (PM) at -27.80 report negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) values, meaning both companies have negative book equity — neither multiple is meaningful for valuation.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
-37.23
- Max
- 5.84
- Q3
- 3.17
- Median
- 1.68
- Q1
- 0.91
- Min
- 0.00
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
-27.80
- Max
- 5.84
- Q3
- 3.17
- Median
- 1.68
- Q1
- 0.91
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 14.94 | 25.14 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.86 | 6.70 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | -37.23 | -27.80 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 7.15% | 3.08% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Neither Altria (MO) nor Philip Morris (PM) reports a Return on Equity (TTM) value for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 37.95%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 13.57%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -18.08%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 37.95%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 13.57%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -18.08%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Altria (MO) at 39.52% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Philip Morris (PM) at 26.74% also retains a top-quartile share.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
39.52%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.29%
- Median
- 5.89%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -14.07%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
26.74%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.29%
- Median
- 5.89%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -14.07%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Altria (MO) at 62.30% runs the leaner core operation — above its industry’s Operating Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Philip Morris (PM) at 36.04% also operates in the top quartile.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
62.30%
- Max
- 36.04%
- Q3
- 17.39%
- Median
- 10.72%
- Q1
- 3.65%
- Min
- -7.33%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
36.04%
- Max
- 36.04%
- Q3
- 17.39%
- Median
- 10.72%
- Q1
- 3.65%
- Min
- -7.33%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 27.61% | 15.46% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 39.52% | 26.74% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 62.30% | 36.04% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 87.38% | 67.28% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -1.49% | 7.31% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -0.89% | 8.57% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -37.00% | 60.26% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 8.90% | 7.71% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Altria (MO) at 0.62 and Philip Morris (PM) at 0.98 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.62
- Max
- 5.06
- Q3
- 2.66
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.54
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.98
- Max
- 5.06
- Q3
- 2.66
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.54
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Neither Altria (MO) nor Philip Morris (PM) reports a Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) value for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 2.20
- Q3
- 1.12
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.35
- Min
- 0.00
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
--
- Max
- 2.20
- Q3
- 1.12
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.35
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.62 | 0.98 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.33 | 2.50 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Altria (MO) at 5.93% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Philip Morris (PM) at 3.29%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.93%
- Max
- 11.33%
- Q3
- 4.70%
- Median
- 3.21%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
3.29%
- Max
- 11.33%
- Q3
- 4.70%
- Median
- 3.21%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Philip Morris (PM) at 81.09% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Altria (MO) at 87.68% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
87.68%
- Max
- 159.06%
- Q3
- 86.47%
- Median
- 45.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
81.09%
- Max
- 159.06%
- Q3
- 86.47%
- Median
- 45.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.93% | 3.29% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 87.68% | 81.09% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 28.81% | 0.31% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 22.57% | 27.72% |
| Beta | 0.46 | 0.39 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.22M | 4.81M |