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 | $186.19 | $119.60 |
| Market cap | $290.20B | $26.38B |
| P/E ratio | 25.6 | 17.0 |
| ROE | — | 18.91% |
| Profit margin | 25.56% | 3.63% |
| Revenue growth | 10.40% | 3.40% |
| Dividend yield | 3.16% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.23 |
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 11.0× the market cap of DG.
- DG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.0 vs 25.6).
- PM is growing revenue faster (10% vs 3%).
- PM has the higher dividend yield (3.16% vs 1.97%).
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.