Philip Morris International Inc.

Ticker: PM

Business Overview

General Development of Business General Philip Morris International Inc. is a Virginia holding company incorporated in 1987. In March 2008, we became a U.S. public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and subject to the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). We are a leading international consumer goods company, actively delivering a smoke-free future and evolving our portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Our current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heat-not-burn, nicotine pouch and e-vapor products. Since 2008, we have invested over $16 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. This investment includes the building of world-class scientific assessment capabilities, notably in the areas of pre-clinical systems toxicology, clinical and behavioral research, as well as post-market studies. In November 2022, we acquired Swedish Match AB ("Swedish Match") – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free combination led by the companies’ IQOS and ZYN brands. As of April 30, 2024, we hold the full rights to commercialize IQOS in the U.S. after reaching an agreement to end our U.S. commercial relationship covering IQOS with Altria Group, Inc. in 2022. Following a robust science-based review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") has authorized the marketing of Swedish Match’s General snus and ZYN nicotine pouches and versions of PMI’s IQOS devices and consumables - the first-ever such authorizations in their respective categories. Versions of IQOS devices and consumables and General snus also obtained the first-ever Modified Risk Tobacco Product ("MRTP") authorizations from the FDA. We describe the MRTP orders in more detail in the "Business Environment" section of Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . With a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, PMI has a long-term ambition to expand into wellness areas. The business strategy of our wellness unit, Aspeya, currently focuses on developing and commercializing primarily oral consumer wellness offerings. This includes medical and non-recreational cannabinoid products (including CBD), in line with applicable regulatory requirements, though any revenue related to cannabinoids is expected to be negligible in the near to medium term. Smoke-Free Business ("SFB”) is the term PMI uses to refer to all of its smoke-free products. SFB also includes wellness products, as well as consumer accessories, such as lighters and matches. Smoke-free products (also referred to herein as "SFPs") is the term PMI uses to refer to all of its products that provide nicotine without combusting tobacco, such as heat-not-burn, e-vapor, and oral smokeless, and that therefore generate far lower levels of harmful chemicals. As such, these products have the potential to present less risk of harm versus continued smoking. We have a range of SFPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization. Our smoke-free products are designed for, and directed toward, current adult smokers and adult users of nicotine-containing products.

Company Facts

Ticker: PM
Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry group: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
Industry: Cigarettes
State of incorporation: VA

Verdict: Buy · 63/100

Quality — 100/100

ROE: N/A, ROA: 16.4%, net margin: 27.9%

Financial Health — 23/100

Current ratio: 0.96, D/E: N/A, interest coverage: N/A

Growth — 70/100

ROA change: 43.6% YoY, asset efficiency change: -4.2% YoY

Value — 45/100

Value score: sector ratios vs median (60%) + intrinsic method signal (40%)

Momentum — 64/100

52-week return: 14.1%, 3-month: 4.4%

Risk Flags

  • Current ratio below 1: 0.96

Confidence: HIGH · Data as of 2025-12-31 · Sourced from SEC EDGAR filings.

Key Questions

Q1: Is Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) a buy?

Verdict: Buy · 63/100. Quality: ROE: N/A, ROA: 16.4%, net margin: 27.9%.

Q2: How financially healthy is PM?

Current ratio: 0.96, D/E: N/A, interest coverage: N/A

Q3: What is PM's recent momentum?

52-week return: 14.1%, 3-month: 4.4%

Q4: What is PM's growth like?

ROA change: 43.6% YoY, asset efficiency change: -4.2% YoY

Q5: What is the investment thesis for Philip Morris International Inc.?

Value score: sector ratios vs median (60%) + intrinsic method signal (40%)