Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Factsheet

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-23. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 32.6%. FCF margin 31.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	32.6%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	31.5%	Strong cash generation

ROIC 32.6% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 31.5% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: Philip Morris International Inc. earns 32.6% ROIC, Top 5% in Consumer Staples

ROIC TTM 32.6%, sector median 5.9%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 30.5% × asset turnover 0.6x. Gross margin 67.7%. Operating margin 38.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Metric	PM	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	32.6%	Excellent	Above sector median of 5.9%
Gross Margin	67.7%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	38.6%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: Philip Morris International Inc. generates $13.6B FCF at 31.5% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $13.6B. FCF margin 31.5%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 1.4x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Metric	PM	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	31.5%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$13.6B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.4x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet Analysis for Philip Morris International Inc.

Total debt $47.6B, cash & investments $6.7B. Interest coverage 18.6x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Metric	PM	Rating	Context
Net Cash Position	$-40.9B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	18.6x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: Philip Morris International Inc. trades at 28.7x earnings

P/E 28.7x. EV/Sales 8.1x. FCF yield 4.4%. Dividend yield 3.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Metric	PM	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	28.7x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	8.1x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	4.4%	Good	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	3.0%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: Philip Morris International Inc. returns 3.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 3.0% (div 3.0%). Share count +0.1% YoY. Capital returned $9.2B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Metric	PM	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	3.0%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	0.1%	Adequate	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$9.2B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	32.6%	Top 5%	5.5x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	31.5%	Top 5%	5.4x above
Gross Margin	67.7%	Top 5%	2.3x above
Operating Margin	38.6%	Top 5%	8.2x above
P/E Ratio	28.7x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	PM	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	32.6%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 5.9%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	31.5%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 5.9%)
Gross Margin	67.7%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 28.8%)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	28.7x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	4.4%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Philip Morris International Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 32.6%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 31.2% with a improving trend. Sector median 5.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Q: What is Philip Morris International Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) has a free cash flow margin of 31.5%, generating $13.6 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Q: What is Philip Morris International Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) trades at a P/E ratio of 28.7x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 8.1x. FCF yield 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Q: Does Philip Morris International Inc. pay a dividend?

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 3.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Q: What is Philip Morris International Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) grew revenue by 7.9% year-over-year. EPS +24.0% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

Q: How does Philip Morris International Inc. compare to competitors in Consumer Staples?

Compared to other companies in Consumer Staples, Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) shows: ROIC 32.6%, sector median 5.9% (Top 5%). FCF margin 31.5%, sector median 5.9% (Top 5%). Gross margin 67.7%, 38.9pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Consumer Staples companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with Philip Morris International Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-23.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-23. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.