COST vs PM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs Philip Morris International Inc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COST | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.58 | $186.19 |
| Market cap | $421.12B | $290.20B |
| P/E ratio | 47.4 | 25.6 |
| ROE | 29.15% | — |
| Profit margin | 3.01% | 25.56% |
| Revenue growth | 21.50% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 3.16% |
| Beta | 0.86 | 0.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COST vs PM in plain English
- COST is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of PM.
- PM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 25.6 vs 47.4).
- COST is growing revenue faster (22% vs 10%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.16% vs 0.62%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Costco Wholesale Corporation would be worth today.
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.