KO vs PM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Coca-Cola Company vs Philip Morris International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | KO | PM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $87.81 | $190.48 |
| Market cap | $377.81B | $296.88B |
| P/E ratio | 26.4 | 26.2 |
| ROE | 42.05% | — |
| Profit margin | 28.56% | 25.56% |
| Revenue growth | 6.70% | 10.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 3.36% |
| Beta | 0.34 | 0.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
KO vs PM in plain English
- KO is the bigger company — about 1.3× the market cap of PM.
- PM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.2 vs 26.4).
- PM is growing revenue faster (10% vs 7%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.36% vs 2.41%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
KO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Coca-Cola Company 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.