Debt to Equity Ratio: -5.60
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of -5.60 is 35% below its 5-year average of -4.14, near the low end of its 5-year range (-5.60–-2.55).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 17.01% below its 12-month average of -4.78.
PM Debt to Equity Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
PM Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
PM Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
PM Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
-5.60
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
-4.78
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
-4.80
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
-4.14
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
-3.38
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
-3.40
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
-1.91
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-35.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-65.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-64.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-193.20%
PM Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $281.74B | -5.60 | -4.78 | -4.80 | -4.14 |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)vs › | $346.84B | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.71 |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO)vs › | $355.51B | 1.41 | 1.63 | 1.65 | 1.80 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $193.27B | 2.45 | 2.47 | 2.42 | 2.59 |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)vs › | $164.54B | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.95 | 1.09 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)vs › | $422.43B | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.40 |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $123.22B | -7.34 | 7.45 | 4.38 | 3.85 |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $94.26B | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $78.03B | 0.87 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.76 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $73.67B | 147.93 | 94.04 | 56.52 | 41.67 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
-5.60
Current Ratio
0.96
Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)?
- The debt to equity ratio for PM stock is -5.60.
- Is Philip Morris International Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The debt to equity ratio of -5.60 is 35% below its 5-year average of -4.14, near the low end of its 5-year range (-5.60–-2.55).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for PM stock is -4.78.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for PM stock is -4.80.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for PM stock is -4.14.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for PM stock is -3.38.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for PM stock is -3.40.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for PM stock is -1.91.
PM Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | -5.60 |
| 2025-12-31 | -4.89 |
| 2025-09-30 | -4.59 |
| 2025-06-30 | -4.30 |
| 2025-03-31 | -4.55 |
| 2024-12-31 | -3.89 |
| 2024-09-30 | -5.08 |
| 2024-06-30 | -5.04 |
| 2024-03-31 | -4.89 |
| 2023-12-31 | -4.27 |
| 2023-09-30 | -5.06 |
| 2023-06-30 | -4.94 |
| 2023-03-31 | -5.28 |
| 2022-12-31 | -4.81 |
| 2022-09-30 | -2.98 |
| 2022-06-30 | -3.10 |
| 2022-03-31 | -2.91 |
| 2021-12-31 | -2.75 |
| 2021-09-30 | -2.76 |
| 2021-06-30 | -2.62 |
| 2021-03-31 | -2.55 |
| 2020-12-31 | -2.51 |
| 2020-09-30 | -2.44 |
| 2020-06-30 | -2.47 |
| 2020-03-31 | -2.19 |
| 2019-12-31 | -2.68 |
| 2019-09-30 | -2.89 |
| 2019-06-30 | -2.67 |
| 2019-03-31 | -2.53 |
| 2018-12-31 | -2.55 |
| 2018-09-30 | -2.71 |
| 2018-06-30 | -2.66 |
| 2018-03-31 | -2.82 |
| 2017-12-31 | -2.84 |
| 2017-09-30 | -2.98 |
| 2017-06-30 | -2.64 |
| 2017-03-31 | -2.53 |
| 2016-12-31 | -2.29 |
| 2016-09-30 | -2.48 |
| 2016-06-30 | -2.39 |
| 2016-03-31 | -2.34 |
| 2015-12-31 | -2.15 |
| 2015-09-30 | -2.13 |
| 2015-06-30 | -2.22 |
| 2015-03-31 | -2.25 |
| 2014-12-31 | -2.33 |
| 2014-09-30 | -2.85 |
| 2014-06-30 | -3.18 |
| 2014-03-31 | -3.45 |
| 2013-12-31 | -3.56 |
| 2013-09-30 | -3.61 |
| 2013-06-30 | -4.67 |
| 2013-03-31 | -5.93 |
| 2012-12-31 | -6.57 |
| 2012-09-30 | -15.15 |
| 2012-06-30 | -15.23 |
| 2012-03-31 | 186.08 |
| 2011-12-31 | 80.98 |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.34 |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.61 |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.22 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.71 |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.85 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.75 |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.28 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.70 |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.25 |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.21 |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.38 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.59 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2001-09-30 | -0.39 |
| 2001-08-01 | 0.00 |
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About Philip Morris International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc. functions as a prominent tobacco enterprise, actively working toward a smoke-free future. The company is strategically diversifying its long-term product range to incorporate items beyond traditional tobacco and nicotine. Its primary business involves both conventional cigarettes and an expanding array of smoke-free alternatives, such as innovative heat-not-burn devices, vapor products, and oral nicotine solutions. These offerings are distributed in markets worldwide, with the exception of the United States. The smoke-free portfolio includes brands like HEETS (encompassing Creations, Dimensions, Marlboro variants), Parliament HeatSticks, and TEREA, in addition to KT&G-licensed brands Fiit and Miix. For conventional cigarettes, the company sells internationally recognized brands such as Marlboro, Parliament, Bond Street, Chesterfield, L&M, Lark, and Philip Morris. Regionally, it also owns major cigarette brands like Dji Sam Soe, Sampoerna A, and Sampoerna U in Indonesia, and Fortune and Jackpot in the Philippines. PMI's smoke-free innovations are currently available across 71 global markets. Established in 1987, Philip Morris International Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Tobacco
- CEO
- Jacek Olczak