(PM) Philip Morris International - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7181721090

PM: Cigarettes, Smoke-Free Products, Vapor, Lighters, Wellness

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) is a leading global tobacco and nicotine products company, operating in over 180 countries. The company specializes in cigarettes, smoke-free products, and wellness solutions. Its product portfolio includes IQOS heat-not-burn devices, ZYN oral nicotine products, and a range of Marlboro, Chesterfield, and L&M cigarette brands. PM also manufactures consumer accessories like lighters and matches. The company has been expanding into wellness and healthcare products as part of its strategic shift toward reduced-risk offerings.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Philip Morris International was incorporated in 1987 as a spin-off from Philip Morris Companies Inc. The company has been actively transitioning its business model to focus on smoke-free alternatives, aiming to achieve a smoke-free future. This strategy includes significant investments in research and development for innovative nicotine delivery systems.

From a technical perspective, PMs stock shows a bullish trend, with its 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 155.21 surpassing the 50-day SMA of 152.49. The stock is trading above its 200-day SMA of 127.48, indicating long-term upward momentum. The Average True Range (ATR) of 3.90 suggests moderate volatility. The stocks last price of 163.21 reflects strong market sentiment.

Fundamentally, PM has a market capitalization of $245.287 billion, positioning it as a large-cap company. The trailing P/E ratio of 26.27 and forward P/E of 22.22 indicate a premium valuation, reflecting investor confidence in its growth prospects. The price-to-sales ratio of 6.48 is elevated, suggesting a strong revenue multiple. However, the return on equity (RoE) of -60.06% raises concerns about profitability, potentially linked to strategic investments in smoke-free products and restructuring efforts.

3-Month Forecast: Based on the convergence of and , PM is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in the near term. The stocks technical indicators, such as the rising SMA levels, suggest continued bullish momentum. However, the elevated P/E ratio and negative RoE may lead to short-term volatility. The companys focus on smoke-free products and its strong market position are likely to support its valuation. Investors should monitor the companys progress in achieving its smoke-free targets and its ability to improve profitability.

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PM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 264,712m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Tobacco
GiC Sub-Industry Tobacco
IPO / Inception 2008-03-17

PM Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 94.0
Fundamental 9.71
Dividend Rating 71.1
Rel. Strength 69.3
Analysts 4/5
Fair Price Momentum 215.88 USD
Fair Price DCF 143.96 USD

PM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.49%
Annual Growth 5y 2.26%
Payout Consistency 99.1%

PM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 80%
Growth Correlation 12m 93.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 89.1%
CAGR 5y 24.73%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.09
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.35
Alpha 81.25
Beta 0.109
Volatility 25.23%
Current Volume 5346.4k
Average Volume 20d 7786.9k
What is the price of PM stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 170.26 with a total of 5,346,363 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.75%, over one month by +7.26%, over three months by +32.54% and over the past year by +86.09%.
Is Philip Morris International a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Philip Morris International is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 9.71 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PM as of May 2025 is 215.88. This means that PM is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +26.79% (Margin of Safety).
Is PM a buy, sell or hold?
Philip Morris International has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy PM.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for PM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PM Philip Morris International will be worth about 233.2 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 170.26. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +36.94%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 165.4 -2.8%
Analysts Target Price 135.5 -20.4%
ValueRay Target Price 233.2 36.9%