Philip Morris International Inc. P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
-27.63
Stock Price
$177.38
Book Value/Share
$-6.42
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
-27.63 = $177.38 ÷ $-6.42
What This Means
Philip Morris International Inc. has a negative P/B ratio of -27.63, indicating negative book value — the company's liabilities exceed its assets. This warrants careful analysis of the balance sheet.
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
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 Consumer Defensive, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Philip Morris International Inc.'s P/B ratio of -27.63 can be compared with peers such as WMT (9.26), COST (25.65), KO (10.11). 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 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 -27.63 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Consumer Defensive business models.
Is -27.63 above or below book value?
A P/B below 1.0 (-27.63) can suggest the stock trades below book — sometimes a value signal, sometimes distress or accounting quirks.
How does P/B compare within Consumer Defensive?
Peer P/B levels in Consumer Defensive (e.g. CL (497.96), COST (25.65), KO (10.11)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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