PG vs MO
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs Altria Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.80 | $78.64 |
| Market cap | $393.56B | $130.81B |
| P/E ratio | 25.6 | 16.2 |
| ROE | 29.61% | — |
| Profit margin | 18.23% | 39.33% |
| Revenue growth | 4.00% | 3.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.56% | 5.65% |
| Beta | 0.36 | 0.46 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs MO in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 3.0× the market cap of MO.
- MO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.2 vs 25.6).
- PG is growing revenue faster (4% vs 4%).
- MO has the higher dividend yield (5.65% vs 2.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company 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.