Philip Morris International Inc PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
27.35
Stock Price
$187.41
EPS (TTM)
$6.98
Forward PE
21.73
How It's Calculated
27.35 = $187.41 ÷ $6.98
What This Means
Philip Morris International Inc's PE ratio of 27.4 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Philip Morris International Inc, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Tobacco names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Tobacco names on our S&P 100 coverage, Philip Morris International Inc's PE ratio of 27.35 can be compared with peers such as MO (14.31). 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 PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Philip Morris International Inc. A trailing PE of 27.35 means the market is pricing the stock at 27.35 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Tobacco peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 27.35 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Tobacco names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as MO (14.31) offer context. PM's PE of 27.35 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes PM metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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