Philip Morris International P/E Ratio

Philip Morris International posts a P/E ratio of 27.42. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 24.28. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

For Consumer Staples stocks, a P/E ratio near 24.28 is typical. Philip Morris International's 27.42 is higher that level. That is roughly 13.0% above the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Philip Morris International's P/E ratio of 27.42 comes from dividing a price-based measure by a related financial statistic. Changes can come from the stock price moving, the underlying fundamental shifting, or both. Track both the level and the trend — a rising multiple on falling fundamentals is a different story than a rising multiple on rising earnings.

Context for PM's P/E ratio usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 24.28), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Philip Morris International's other metric pages and overview cover the third.

Judging Philip Morris International against Consumer Staples peers is usually better than using a market-wide rule of thumb. Business models inside Consumer Staples are more comparable, which makes gaps in P/E ratio easier to interpret. Start with 27.42 here, then scan peer and history charts to see if the gap is persistent.