The price-to-earnings ratio for Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE: PM) is above average at 33.52x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 0.52.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 8 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 5 as “overweight,” 3 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for PM is 1.55B, and currently, short sellers hold a 1.10% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of PM on March 25, 2025 was 5.92M shares.
PM) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE: PM) has increased by 0.05 when compared to last closing price of 151.48.Despite this, the company has seen a loss of -2.67% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-03-24 that Human vices like alcohol, tobacco, and sex persist; companies in these industries remain profitable and offer attractive dividends despite societal disapproval. The tobacco industry is in slow decline but still profitable; British American Tobacco, Altria, and Philip Morris offer high dividends and are transitioning to less harmful products. Alcohol consumption remains high despite narratives of decline; Brown-Forman and Constellation Brands are undervalued with strong fundamentals and dividends.
PM’s Market Performance
Philip Morris International Inc (PM) has seen a -2.67% fall in stock performance for the week, with a -1.85% decline in the past month and a 21.68% surge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.56%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.90% for PM. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -1.19% for PM’s stock, with a 21.37% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of PM
Morgan Stanley, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see PM reach a price target of $140. The rating they have provided for PM stocks is “Overweight” according to the report published on January 16th, 2025.
PM Trading at 6.49% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought PM to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -4.99% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.90%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.56%, as shares sank -3.03% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +24.36% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, PM fell by -2.67%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +46.02% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $153.38. In addition, Philip Morris International Inc saw 25.92% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at PM starting from Dahlgren Lars, who sale 3,679 shares at the price of $152.96 back on Mar 06 ’25. After this action, Dahlgren Lars now owns 26,828 shares of Philip Morris International Inc, valued at $562,740 using the latest closing price.
LARS DAHLGREN, the Officer of Philip Morris International Inc, proposed sale 3,679 shares at $152.96 during a trade that took place back on Mar 06 ’25, which means that LARS DAHLGREN is holding shares at $562,739 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for PM
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.35 for the present operating margin
- 0.64 for the gross margin
The net margin for Philip Morris International Inc stands at 0.19. The total capital return value is set at 0.34.
Based on Philip Morris International Inc (PM), the company’s capital structure generated 1.35 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.27. The debt to equity ratio resting at -3.89. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 7.44.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 15.75 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 2.59. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 7.33. The receivables turnover for the company is 8.09for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.61. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.88.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Philip Morris International Inc (PM) has experienced a mixed performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
