Procter & Gamble (PG) vs. Philip Morris International (PM)
This page compares Procter & Gamble (PG) with Philip Morris International (PM) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Procter & Gamble (PG) and Philip Morris International (PM) share the Consumer Staples sector but sit in different industry groups — PG in Household & Personal Products and PM in Food, Beverage & Tobacco.
| Symbol | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | The Procter & Gamble Company | Philip Morris International Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Household & Personal Products | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Household Products | Tobacco |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Household Products | Tobacco |
| Market Capitalization | 333.92 billion USD | 293.73 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 | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 1.29% | -0.61% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -9.56% | 2.70% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -3.08% | 21.47% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -13.32% | 7.91% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -2.51% | 14.17% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 0.06% | 17.49% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 7.64M | 5.46M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 10.45M | 5.20M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 21.38% | 34.48% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.43 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Philip Morris International (PM) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 575.44%, above its industry benchmark range, while Procter & Gamble (PG) at 31.23% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
31.23%
- Max
- 56.82%
- Q3
- 44.03%
- Median
- 14.83%
- Q1
- 8.27%
- Min
- -15.43%
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)
Both Procter & Gamble (PG) at 19.16% 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.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
19.16%
- Max
- 19.16%
- Q3
- 11.57%
- Median
- 6.87%
- Q1
- 4.57%
- Min
- -5.39%
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)
Philip Morris International (PM) leads with Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 36.73%, above its industry benchmark range, while Procter & Gamble (PG) at 23.59% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
23.59%
- Max
- 23.59%
- Q3
- 16.82%
- Median
- 11.03%
- Q1
- 4.90%
- Min
- -6.14%
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 | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 31.23% | 575.44% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 13.07% | 16.22% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.16% | 26.74% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.59% | 36.73% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 50.88% | 67.30% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Procter & Gamble (PG) at 0.73 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.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
0.73
- Max
- 4.51
- Q3
- 2.63
- Median
- 1.79
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.73
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)
Procter & Gamble (PG) at 0.68 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.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
0.68
- Max
- 1.83
- Q3
- 1.83
- Median
- 0.76
- Q1
- 0.45
- 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)
Procter & Gamble (PG) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 47.04, above its industry benchmark range, while Philip Morris International (PM) at 15.37 sits closer to the industry mid-range.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
47.04
- Max
- 34.29
- Q3
- 17.39
- Median
- 8.17
- Q1
- 3.35
- Min
- -3.28
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 | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.73 | 0.98 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.49 | 0.54 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.68 | 186.08 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 47.04 | 15.37 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 7.38% | 9.09% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 3.33% | 8.09% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 1.67% | 8.57% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 3.50% | 7.21% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 5.73% | -9.49% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 8.59% | 45.86% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 3.88% | 7.70% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 5.58% | 7.09% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Procter & Gamble (PG) at 3.05% 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.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
3.05%
- Max
- 7.23%
- Q3
- 3.86%
- Median
- 2.02%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- 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%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Procter & Gamble (PG) at 61.24% 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.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
61.24%
- Max
- 127.85%
- Q3
- 61.48%
- Median
- 36.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- 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 | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.05% | 3.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 61.24% | 79.44% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Procter & Gamble (PG) at 20.09 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.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
20.09
- Max
- 36.35
- Q3
- 25.16
- Median
- 17.16
- Q1
- 13.97
- Min
- 5.49
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
26.47
- Max
- 43.72
- Q3
- 27.60
- Median
- 18.51
- Q1
- 12.63
- Min
- 1.67
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Procter & Gamble (PG) at 3.85 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Philip Morris International (PM) at 7.08 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with PM higher.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
3.85
- Max
- 3.85
- Q3
- 2.11
- Median
- 1.74
- Q1
- 0.71
- Min
- 0.26
PM
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
7.08
- Max
- 5.24
- Q3
- 2.62
- Median
- 1.12
- Q1
- 0.62
- Min
- 0.15
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Procter & Gamble (PG) at 6.17 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Philip Morris International (PM) at 1,368.86 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for PM relative to peers.
PG
Household & Personal Products industry group
6.17
- Max
- 12.04
- Q3
- 7.19
- Median
- 3.30
- Q1
- 1.57
- Min
- 0.57
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 | PG | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 20.09 | 26.47 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.85 | 7.08 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 6.17 | 1,368.86 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 22.22 | 25.72 |