Philip Morris International has a quick ratio of 0.54. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Philip Morris International's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PM'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.54 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Philip Morris International's highest Quick Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.54.
MEX:PM's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 77.55% of 49
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 0.93
vs MEX:PM: 0.54
Philip Morris International (MEX:PM) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Philip Morris International Quick Ratio Related Terms
Philip Morris International Quick Ratio 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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, Philip Morris International's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philip Morris International's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philip Morris International's Quick Ratio falls into.
Philip Morris International Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 (MEX:PM) has a Quick Ratio of 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Philip Morris International's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #38 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Philip Morris International's Quick Ratio too high?
Philip Morris International's current Quick Ratio of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.80. The Tobacco Products industry median Quick Ratio is 0.93. Philip Morris International's value of 0.54 is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #38 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Philip Morris International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philip Morris International's Quick Ratio compare to MO and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Philip Morris International ranks #38 out of 49 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Philip Morris International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.93. Philip Morris International's value of 0.54 is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Philip Morris International's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.93, Philip Morris International has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 0.93, based on 49 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Philip Morris International's current Quick Ratio of 0.54 is 41.9% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philip Morris International's current Quick Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.54. 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 (MEX:PM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,495.54, compared to a current price of MXN3,123.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 41.9% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 0.93. Philip Morris International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Philip Morris International (MEX:PM), the current Quick Ratio is 0.54 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 (MEX:PM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philip Morris International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,123.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,495.54.
GuruFocus considers Philip Morris International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PM:
Quick Ratio: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: MXN2,495.54 vs. price of MXN3,123.00 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% below the Tobacco Products median (#38 of 49)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PM 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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