Bank of Montreal (BMO)vsAltria Group (MO)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
$136.39
-0.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.86B
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bank of Montreal generates 66% more annual revenue ($33.48B vs $20.14B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 27.1%. BMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. BMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BMO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+57.3%
Fair Value
$336.32
Current Price
$136.39
$199.93 discount
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$63.78
$35.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMO
The strongest argument for BMO centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 39.9%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 57.1%.
Bear Case : BMO
No major red flags identified for BMO, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMO profiles as a mature stock while MO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
BMO is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BMO generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BMO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 27.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Bank of Montreal
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Altria Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Altria Group, Inc. (previously known as Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond.
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