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 28.9 against 55.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PM returned +28% against -20% for UVV. The RyuScore puts PM ahead, 64 against 60 out of 100.
| Figure | PM | UVV |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $201 | $42.01 |
| Market cap | $278B | $1.3B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 28.9 | 55.3 |
| Dividend yield | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| 1-year return | +28% | -20% |
| 5-year return | +146% | +16% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 64/100 | 60/100 |
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.
Universal Corporation
Revenue of $520M in Q1 2027, net income null. Its largest reported line is Manufactured Product Other, 90% of the disclosed total.
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