PM (Philip Morris International) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 61.90 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 69% Above Median

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Price $194.36
GF Value $152.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Philip Morris International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Philip Morris International PM +0.70% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 61.90 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 36.72. GuruFocus rates PM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $152.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 34 Tobacco Products companies, Philip Morris International ranks worse than 97.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Philip Morris International's current share price is $194.36. Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.14. Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 61.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.04   Med: 36.72   Max: 81.7
Current: 61.54

During the past years, Philip Morris International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 81.70. The lowest was 25.04. And the median was 36.72.

PM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.06% of 34 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs PM: 61.54

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Philip Morris International's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.897. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $3.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Philip Morris International  (NYSE:PM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Philip Morris International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Philip Morris International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Philip Morris International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Philip Morris International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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PM vs MO, TPB, UVV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Philip Morris International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=194.36/3.14
=61.90

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Philip Morris International's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.897/333.9520*333.9520
=0.897

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Philip Morris International Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.563 241.428 0.779
201612 0.562 241.432 0.777
201703 0.488 243.801 0.668
201706 0.556 244.955 0.758
201709 0.601 246.819 0.813
201712 0.668 246.524 0.905
201803 0.555 249.554 0.743
201806 0.621 251.989 0.823
201809 0.603 252.439 0.798
201812 0.603 251.233 0.802
201903 0.542 254.202 0.712
201906 0.618 256.143 0.806
201909 0.614 256.759 0.799
201912 0.620 256.974 0.806
202003 0.574 258.115 0.743
202006 0.534 257.797 0.692
202009 0.597 260.280 0.766
202012 0.596 260.474 0.764
202103 0.608 264.877 0.767
202106 0.608 271.696 0.747
202109 0.651 274.310 0.793
202112 0.650 278.802 0.779
202203 0.624 287.504 0.725
202206 0.631 296.311 0.711
202209 0.647 296.808 0.728
202212 0.657 296.797 0.739
202303 0.645 301.836 0.714
202306 0.722 305.109 0.790
202309 0.735 307.789 0.797
202312 0.728 306.746 0.793
202403 0.707 312.332 0.756
202406 0.761 314.175 0.809
202409 0.796 315.301 0.843
202412 0.780 315.605 0.825
202503 0.747 319.799 0.780
202506 0.814 322.561 0.843
202509 0.870 324.800 0.895
202512 0.831 324.054 0.856
202603 0.814 330.213 0.823
202606 0.897 333.952 0.897

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 61.90 mean?
Philip Morris International (PM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 61.90 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 36.72. Over the past decade, Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 25.04 to 81.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #33 out of 34 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Philip Morris International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 61.90 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 36.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.04 to a high of 81.70. The Tobacco Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.07. Philip Morris International's value of 61.90 is 2890.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #33 out of 34 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Philip Morris International has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philip Morris International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MO and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #33 out of 34 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Philip Morris International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.07. Philip Morris International's value of 61.90 is 2890.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Philip Morris International's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 25.04 to 81.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.72 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Philip Morris International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 2.07, based on 34 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Philip Morris International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 61.90 is 2890.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philip Morris International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 61.90, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 36.72. 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 (PM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $152.17, compared to a current price of $194.36 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 61.90, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 36.72 and 2890.3% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 2.07. Philip Morris International's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Philip Morris International (PM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 61.90 as of Jul. 27, 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 (PM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philip Morris International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $194.36 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $152.17. GuruFocus considers Philip Morris International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 61.90 (69% above median its 10-year median of 36.72)
  • GF Value™: $152.17 vs. price of $194.36 (27.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2890.3% above the Tobacco Products median (#33 of 34)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Philip Morris International Business Description

Address 677 Washington Boulevard, Suite 1100, Stamford, CT, USA, 06901
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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