PM vs TPB
Philip Morris International and Turning Point Brands, Inc., both Consumer Defensive
Philip Morris International is the larger company at $278B against $1.6B. On trailing earnings TPB is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 24.8 against 28.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PM returned +28% against -44% for TPB. The RyuScore puts TPB ahead, 67 against 64 out of 100.
| Figure | PM | TPB |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $201 | $57.41 |
| Market cap | $278B | $1.6B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 28.9 | 24.8 |
| Dividend yield | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| 1-year return | +28% | -44% |
| 5-year return | +146% | +25% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 64/100 | 67/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Philip Morris International
Revenue of $11B in Q2 2026, net income $2.8B. Its largest reported line is International Combustibles, 58% of the disclosed total.
Turning Point Brands, Inc.
Revenue of $143M in Q2 2026, net income $4M. Its largest reported line is Stokers Products, 75% of the disclosed total.
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