PM vs PEP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Philip Morris International Inc vs PepsiCo, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PM | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $186.19 | $138.70 |
| Market cap | $290.20B | $189.46B |
| P/E ratio | 25.6 | 18.2 |
| ROE | — | 51.51% |
| Profit margin | 25.56% | 10.79% |
| Revenue growth | 10.40% | 6.40% |
| Dividend yield | 3.16% | 4.27% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.36 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PM vs PEP in plain English
- PM is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of PEP.
- PEP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.2 vs 25.6).
- PM is growing revenue faster (10% vs 6%).
- PEP has the higher dividend yield (4.27% 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.
PEP return calculator
See what $1,000 in PepsiCo, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.