Stock Analysis on Net

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)

$24.99

Current Ratio
since 2008

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Calculation

Philip Morris International Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).

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The current ratio exhibited a generally declining trend from 2008 through 2022, followed by a partial recovery in the most recent years presented. Initial values indicated a relatively comfortable liquidity position, but this position eroded over time before stabilizing and showing modest improvement.

Initial Period (2008-2010)
From 2008 to 2010, the current ratio decreased from 1.47 to 1.07. This decline suggests a weakening in the company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. While still above 1.0, indicating more current assets than current liabilities, the margin of safety diminished during this period.
Period of Stability (2011-2014)
Between 2011 and 2014, the current ratio remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0.97 and 1.03. This suggests a period where short-term assets and liabilities were broadly balanced, with limited significant changes in the company’s liquidity profile.
Moderate Improvement (2015-2017)
A moderate increase in the current ratio was observed from 2015 to 2017, rising from 1.03 to 1.35. This improvement indicates a strengthening of the company’s short-term liquidity position, potentially due to increased current asset levels or decreased current liabilities.
Subsequent Decline and Low Point (2018-2022)
Following the peak in 2017, the current ratio experienced a notable decline, reaching a low of 0.72 in 2022. This represents a significant weakening in short-term liquidity, indicating that current liabilities exceeded current assets. This period warrants further investigation to understand the underlying causes, such as changes in working capital management or increased short-term obligations.
Recent Recovery (2023-2025)
The current ratio showed signs of recovery in the latest three years, increasing from 0.72 in 2022 to 0.96 in 2025. While not returning to the levels seen earlier in the period, this improvement suggests a positive trend in short-term liquidity. The increase to 0.96 indicates a move closer to a balanced position between current assets and current liabilities.

Overall, the trend suggests a cyclical pattern with periods of strength, stability, weakness, and recent recovery. The substantial decline between 2018 and 2022 is a key area of concern, but the subsequent improvement provides a more optimistic outlook regarding the company’s short-term financial health.


Comparison to Competitors

Philip Morris International Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)

Philip Morris International Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (food, beverage & tobacco)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)

Philip Morris International Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31).