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PM P/E Ratio Analysis

23.1x

Higher than 67% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 83h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio tells you the price paid for each dollar of a company's earnings, so at 23.1x, investors are paying $23.10 for every $1.00 of Philip Morris's current profit.

Sector Performance

67th percentile

23.1x

Sector Median

14.0x

Sector Avg

19.4x

Prior Period

184.8x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio tells you the price paid for each dollar of a company's earnings, so at 23.1x, investors are paying $23.10 for every $1.00 of Philip Morris's current profit.

That is above the Consumer Defensive sector median of 14.0x, placing PM at the 67th percentile, meaning it is more expensive than roughly two-thirds of its sector peers. The ratio has dropped sharply, falling 87.5% quarter-over-quarter from the prior reading of 184.8x, which signals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about PM?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

How does PM's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

PM's P/E Ratio of 23.1x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 14.0x, placing it in the 67th percentile.

Who are PM's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by P/E Ratio include: MO (14.0x), BTI (13.5x), BUD (13.1x), ABEV (3.2x), ADM (31.3x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.