Philip Morris International Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
19.08
Enterprise Value
$340.53B
EBITDA (TTM)
$17.85B
Sector
Tobacco
How It's Calculated
19.08 = $340.53B ÷ $17.85B
What This Means
Philip Morris International Inc's EV/EBITDA of 19.1 is in a moderate range for Tobacco.
About Philip Morris International Inc
Philip Morris International Inc (PM) operates in the Tobacco sector, specifically in Tobacco. With a market capitalization of about $297.41B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $187.41, within a 52-week range of $142.11 to $207.76 (-9.8% from the high, +31.9% from the low). Beta of 0.41 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 25.6%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Philip Morris International Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Tobacco. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 19.08x EV/EBITDA, Philip Morris International Inc (PM) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $340.53B and EBITDA near $17.85B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the PM metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Tobacco names on our S&P 100 coverage, Philip Morris International Inc's EV/EBITDA of 19.08 can be compared with peers such as MO (12.34). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Tobacco stocks.
Key Takeaways
- PM is grouped in the Tobacco sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.41 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 25.6% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PM's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Philip Morris International Inc's ratio is about 19.08 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Tobacco.
Is 19.08 high or low vs peers?
Among Tobacco peers (e.g. MO (12.34)), PM's 19.08 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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