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 | $193.76 | $98.77 |
| Market cap | $302.00B | $32.85B |
| P/E ratio | 26.6 | 19.4 |
| ROE | — | 104.91% |
| Profit margin | 25.56% | 11.79% |
| Revenue growth | 10.40% | 0.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.30% | 5.18% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.27 |
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 9.2× the market cap of KMB.
- KMB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.4 vs 26.6).
- PM is growing revenue faster (10% vs 1%).
- KMB has the higher dividend yield (5.18% vs 3.30%).
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.