Philip Morris International Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
17.48
Enterprise Value
$324.95B
EBITDA (TTM)
$18.59B
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
17.48 = $324.95B ÷ $18.59B
What This Means
Philip Morris International Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 17.5 is in a moderate range for Consumer Defensive.
About Philip Morris International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Tobacco. With a market capitalization of about $276.46B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $177.38, within a 52-week range of $142.11 to $193.05 (-8.1% from the high, +24.8% from the low). Beta of 0.39 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 26.7%, 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 Consumer Defensive. 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 17.48x 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 $324.95B and EBITDA near $18.59B 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 Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Philip Morris International Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 17.48 can be compared with peers such as WMT (22.14), COST (30.63), KO (22.31). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- PM is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.39 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 26.7% 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 17.48 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Consumer Defensive.
Is 17.48 high or low vs peers?
Among Consumer Defensive peers (e.g. COST (30.63), KO (22.31), WMT (22.14)), PM's 17.48 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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