Altria (MO) vs. Philip Morris International (PM)
This page compares Altria (MO) with Philip Morris International (PM) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Altria (MO) and Philip Morris International (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Company 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 | 123.57 billion USD | 298.57 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 2, 1962 | March 17, 2008 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 5.48% | 1.95% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 9.62% | 4.31% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 28.10% | 22.17% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 25.18% | 10.63% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 1.47% | 16.05% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 27.85% | 19.43% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 9.03M | 5.35M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.89M | 5.20M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 25.04% | 34.61% |
| Beta | 0.54 | 0.42 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 149.65% and Philip Morris International (PM) at 575.44% post Return on Equity (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, pointing to unusually strong headline returns on shareholders’ equity.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
149.65%
- 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%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Altria (MO) leads with Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 34.34%, above its industry benchmark range, while Philip Morris International (PM) at 26.74% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
34.34%
- 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%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 47.20% and Philip Morris International (PM) at 36.73% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, indicating unusually strong operating income retained from revenue.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
47.20%
- 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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 149.65% | 575.44% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 23.52% | 16.22% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 34.34% | 26.74% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 47.20% | 36.73% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 63.01% | 67.30% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Altria (MO) at 0.62 and Philip Morris International (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
- 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
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Altria (MO) at 8.67 and Philip Morris International (PM) at 186.08 sit above their industry benchmark ranges for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), pointing to heavier debt loads relative to equity on both sides.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
8.67
- 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
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 17.71 and Philip Morris International (PM) at 15.37 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
17.71
- 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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.62 | 0.98 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.48 | 0.54 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 8.67 | 186.08 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 17.71 | 15.37 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 3.21% | 9.09% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -1.07% | 8.09% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.47% | 8.57% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.30% | 7.21% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 104.74% | -9.49% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -19.94% | 45.86% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 8.91% | 7.70% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 11.43% | 7.09% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Altria (MO) at 5.68% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Philip Morris International (PM) at 2.95%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.68%
- Max
- 10.06%
- Q3
- 4.46%
- Median
- 3.02%
- Q1
- 0.50%
- Min
- 0.00%
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
2.95%
- Max
- 10.06%
- Q3
- 4.46%
- Median
- 3.02%
- Q1
- 0.50%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 87.05% 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.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
87.05%
- 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%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.68% | 2.95% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 87.05% | 79.44% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 15.32 and Philip Morris International (PM) at 26.91 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
15.32
- Max
- 50.71
- Q3
- 27.71
- Median
- 18.31
- Q1
- 12.18
- Min
- 1.60
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
26.91
- Max
- 50.71
- Q3
- 27.71
- Median
- 18.31
- Q1
- 12.18
- Min
- 1.60
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Altria (MO) at 5.26 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Philip Morris International (PM) at 7.20 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with PM higher.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.26
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 2.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.63
- Min
- 0.14
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
7.20
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 2.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.63
- Min
- 0.14
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Altria (MO) at 27.09 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.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
27.09
- 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
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 15.32 | 26.91 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.26 | 7.20 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 27.09 | 1,368.86 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 14.31 | 26.15 |