Philip Morris International Inc (PM)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
PM
Philip Morris International Inc
$165.50
+0.99%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $255.09B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$130.35
+1.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Qualcomm Incorporated generates 10% more annual revenue ($44.87B vs $40.65B). PM leads profitability with a 27.9% profit margin vs 12.0%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. PM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
PM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
QCOM
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+17.9%
Fair Value
$201.54
Current Price
$165.50
$36.04 discount
Margin of Safety
-285.6%
Fair Value
$33.80
Current Price
$130.35
$96.55 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 32.9%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 4.3B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 1.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PM
The strongest argument for PM centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.9% and operating margin at 32.9%.
Bull Case : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.55 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PM
The primary concerns for PM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PM profiles as a mature stock while QCOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
PM is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
QCOM generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PM scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 27.9% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Philip Morris International Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) is a Swiss-American multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company, with products sold in over 180 countries. The most recognized and best selling product of the company is Marlboro.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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