PM vs HSY
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc vs The Hershey Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | HSY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $186.19 | $184.23 |
| Market cap | $290.20B | $37.02B |
| P/E ratio | 25.6 | 24.9 |
| ROE | — | 32.81% |
| Profit margin | 25.56% | 12.24% |
| Revenue growth | 10.40% | 6.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.16% | 3.19% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.10 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs HSY in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 7.8× the market cap of HSY.
- HSY is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.9 vs 25.6).
- PM is growing revenue faster (10% vs 7%).
- HSY has the higher dividend yield (3.19% vs 3.16%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Philip Morris International Inc would be worth today.
HSY return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Hershey Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.