Philip Morris International Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
1412.28
Stock Price
$187.41
Book Value/Share
$0.13
Sector
Tobacco
How It's Calculated
1412.28 = $187.41 ÷ $0.13
What This Means
Philip Morris International Inc's P/B ratio of 1412.28 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Philip Morris International Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Tobacco, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Tobacco names on our S&P 100 coverage, Philip Morris International Inc's P/B ratio of 1412.28 can be compared with peers such as MO (44.68). 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 does PM's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Philip Morris International Inc's P/B of 1412.28 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Tobacco business models.
Is 1412.28 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1412.28) means the market values PM above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Tobacco?
Peer P/B levels in Tobacco (e.g. MO (44.68)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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