During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Philip Morris International was 14.10% per year. The lowest was -67.10% per year. And the median was -2.40% per year.
Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Philip Morris International Book Value per Share Related Terms
Philip Morris International Book Value per Share Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Philip Morris International Book Value per Share Chart
XSWX:PMI vs MO, TPB, UVV: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Philip Morris International's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Philip Morris International PB Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philip Morris International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philip Morris International's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Book Value per Share of CHF-4.69 mean?
Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) has a Book Value per Share of CHF-4.69 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors.
Is Philip Morris International's Book Value per Share too high?
Philip Morris International's current Book Value per Share is CHF-4.69. Overall, Philip Morris International has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philip Morris International's Book Value per Share compare to MO and TPB?
Philip Morris International's Book Value per Share of CHF-4.69 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors. Philip Morris International's current Book Value per Share is CHF-4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philip Morris International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF115.62, compared to a current price of CHF151.00 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF-4.69. Philip Morris International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI), the current Book Value per Share is CHF-4.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philip Morris International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF151.00 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF115.62.
GuruFocus considers Philip Morris International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PMI:
Book Value per Share: CHF-4.69
GF Value™: CHF115.62 vs. price of CHF151.00 (30.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heat sticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings, primarily outside of the US. With the 2023 acquisition of Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer of traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches primarily in the US and Scandinavia, PMI is not only dominant in smokable products but also has the Iqos and Zyn brands, which respectively dominate heated tobacco and nicotine pouches in most markets. It also owns the Veev brand in vapes.
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