PM vs CL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Colgate-Palmolive Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $198.96 | $99.67 |
| Market cap | $310.11B | $79.23B |
| P/E ratio | 29.0 | 38.8 |
| ROE | — | 231.74% |
| Profit margin | 24.83% | 9.64% |
| Revenue growth | 5.50% | 4.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.22% | 2.13% |
| Beta | 0.35 | 0.31 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs CL in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 3.9× the market cap of CL.
- PM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 29.0 vs 38.8).
- PM is growing revenue faster (6% vs 5%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.22% vs 2.13%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc. would be worth today.
CL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Colgate-Palmolive Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.