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 | $180.77 | $141.39 |
| Market cap | $281.74B | $193.27B |
| P/E ratio | 25.5 | 22.2 |
| ROE | — | 43.88% |
| Profit margin | 26.74% | 9.15% |
| Revenue growth | 9.10% | 8.50% |
| Dividend yield | 3.25% | 4.19% |
| Beta | 0.41 | 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 22.2 vs 25.5).
- PM is growing revenue faster (9% vs 8%).
- PEP has the higher dividend yield (4.19% vs 3.25%).
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.