PEP vs MO
By Alex · Tickerpine
PepsiCo, Inc. vs Altria Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PEP | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.44 | $78.64 |
| Market cap | $198.20B | $130.81B |
| P/E ratio | 18.3 | 16.2 |
| ROE | 52.19% | — |
| Profit margin | 11.09% | 39.33% |
| Revenue growth | 5.60% | 3.60% |
| Dividend yield | 4.07% | 5.65% |
| Beta | 0.32 | 0.46 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PEP vs MO in plain English
- PEP is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of MO.
- MO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.2 vs 18.3).
- PEP is growing revenue faster (6% vs 4%).
- MO has the higher dividend yield (5.65% vs 4.07%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PEP return calculator
See what $1,000 in PepsiCo, Inc. would be worth today.
MO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Altria Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.