PM vs DG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc. vs Dollar General Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $198.96 | $134.14 |
| Market cap | $310.11B | $29.59B |
| P/E ratio | 29.0 | 17.4 |
| ROE | — | 19.69% |
| Profit margin | 24.83% | 3.90% |
| Revenue growth | 5.50% | 5.20% |
| Dividend yield | 3.22% | 1.76% |
| Beta | 0.35 | 0.19 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs DG in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 10.5× the market cap of DG.
- DG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.4 vs 29.0).
- PM is growing revenue faster (6% vs 5%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.22% vs 1.76%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc. would be worth today.
DG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Dollar General Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.