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- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2008
- Total Asset Turnover since 2008
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2008
- Analysis of Revenues
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Calculation
Philip Morris International Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Total PMI stockholders’ equity (deficit)1 | |
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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).
1 US$ in millions
The relationship between total debt and total stockholders’ equity exhibited significant fluctuations between 2008 and 2025. Initially, total debt increased while stockholders’ equity decreased, leading to a substantial rise in the debt-to-equity ratio. Subsequently, the trend stabilized, followed by further volatility in later years.
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio (2008-2011)
- From 2008 to 2011, the debt-to-equity ratio increased dramatically. Beginning at 1.59 in 2008, it rose to 2.70 in 2009, then sharply to 4.71 in 2010. By 2011, the ratio reached a peak of 80.98. This indicates a growing reliance on debt financing relative to equity during this period, and a significant erosion of equity.
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio (2012-2015)
- Values for the debt-to-equity ratio are unavailable for the years 2012 through 2015. However, the negative stockholders’ equity values during this period suggest continued financial challenges and potentially complex capital structures. The absence of a calculated ratio prevents a direct assessment of leverage.
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio (2016-2025)
- The debt-to-equity ratio remained undefined from 2016 to 2025, due to continued negative stockholders’ equity. Total debt fluctuated, increasing from US$29,067 million in 2016 to US$48,835 million in 2025. Despite these changes in debt levels, the negative equity position prevented the calculation of a meaningful debt-to-equity ratio. The trend suggests ongoing financial restructuring or losses impacting equity.
- Total Debt Trend
- Total debt generally increased over the observed period, although not consistently. From US$11,961 million in 2008, it rose to US$47,909 million in 2023 before decreasing slightly to US$48,835 million in 2025. This indicates a long-term trend of increasing debt financing.
- Stockholders’ Equity Trend
- Total stockholders’ equity experienced a substantial decline, transitioning from a positive value of US$7,500 million in 2008 to a negative value of US$11,750 million in 2024, and remaining negative at US$9,994 million in 2025. This consistent decrease in equity is a significant observation, potentially indicating accumulated losses or substantial share repurchases exceeding earnings.
The observed trends suggest a shift in the company’s capital structure towards greater reliance on debt, coupled with a significant and sustained reduction in stockholders’ equity. The prolonged period of negative equity raises concerns about the company’s financial health and its ability to absorb future losses.
Comparison to Competitors
Philip Morris International Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Philip Morris International Inc. | Coca-Cola Co. | Mondelēz International Inc. | PepsiCo Inc. | |
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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., debt to equity, 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., debt to equity, 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).