PM vs UVV
Philip Morris International and Universal Corporation, both Consumer Defensive
Philip Morris International is the larger company at $278B against $1.3B. On trailing earnings PM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 27.9 against 35.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PM returned +19% against -5.4% for UVV. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts PM ahead, 8/10 against 3/10.
| Figure | PM | UVV |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $194 | $46.68 |
| Market cap | $278B | $1.3B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 27.9 | 35.9 |
| Dividend yield | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 1-year return | +19% | -5.4% |
| 5-year return | +143% | +21% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 3/10 |
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, 56% of the disclosed total.
Universal Corporation
Revenue of $690M in Q4 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is Manufactured Product Other, 93% of the disclosed total.
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