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Philip Morris International has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Philip Morris International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.64.
Philip Morris International's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.10.
As of today, Philip Morris International's Altman Z-Score is 4.48.
Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) Financial Strength Explanation
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Philip Morris International has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
Philip Morris International Financial Strength Related Terms
XSWX:PMI vs MO, TPB, UVV: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Philip Morris International's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philip Morris International's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philip Morris International's Financial Strength falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Philip Morris International has a Z-score of 4.48, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 4.48 is strong.
* 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 (XSWX:PMI) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Philip Morris International's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Philip Morris International's Financial Strength too high?
Philip Morris International's current Financial Strength of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Philip Morris International has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philip Morris International's Financial Strength compare to MO and TPB?
Philip Morris International's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Historically, Philip Morris International's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Philip Morris International and its competitors. Philip Morris International's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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?
Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF130.01, compared to a current price of CHF153.00 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Philip Morris International's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Philip Morris International (XSWX:PMI), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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 CHF153.00 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF130.01.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PMI:
Financial Strength: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: CHF130.01 vs. price of CHF153.00 (17.7% 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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