PM vs KMB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc vs Kimberly-Clark Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | KMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $186.19 | $108.93 |
| Market cap | $290.20B | $36.23B |
| P/E ratio | 25.6 | 21.4 |
| ROE | — | 104.91% |
| Profit margin | 25.56% | 11.79% |
| Revenue growth | 10.40% | 0.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.16% | 4.72% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.28 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs KMB in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 8.0× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.4 vs 25.6).
- PM is growing revenue faster (10% vs 1%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (4.72% 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.
KMB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Kimberly-Clark Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.