Philip Morris International Inc. Quality Score
PM
Growth remains strong (avg 70/100), but business quality is pulling the composite down (avg 58/100).
Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal
Valuation and growth
Valuation
Growth
25–30x, paying a growth premium
20–25x, moderate cash flow premium
5–10% CAGR, steady but not exceptional
5–10% CAGR, steady but not exceptional
Business Quality & Capital Allocation
Mild dilution under 2%
Slight expansion, directionally positive
Net debt/FCF of 3.0x, high leverage
Above 20%, exceptional capital efficiency
Philip Morris International (PM) quality: score, margins and returns
Philip Morris International (PM) scores 66/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a solid business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 38.6% operating margins and 26.9% ROIC. Every metric is computed from SEC filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.
Frequently asked
Is Philip Morris International (PM) a high-quality business?+
Philip Morris International scores 66 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a solid business on these measures. Recent figures include a 38.6% operating margin and a 26.9% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.
What does Philip Morris International's quality score measure?+
Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from PM's SEC filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Philip Morris International scores well and where it falls behind.
What is Philip Morris International's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+
Philip Morris International earns about 26.9% on its invested capital, which is exceptional. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to PM's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.
How profitable is Philip Morris International?+
Philip Morris International runs an operating margin of about 38.6% and a net margin of about 24.8%. Revenue has grown at roughly 7.2% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from SEC filings, not investment advice.
SourceQuality score computed from the 10-Q filed 16 Oct 2026, covering the period ending 30 Sept 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 24 Oct 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Sector medians are approximate S&P 500 benchmarks and update periodically. Checks use broad-market heuristics, so sector norms may differ, and the valuation checks are more cyclical than the quality checks.
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