British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsEquinor ASA ADR (EQNR)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$58.28
+0.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.67B
EQNR
Equinor ASA ADR
$36.69
-0.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $94.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Equinor ASA ADR generates 314% more annual revenue ($105.98B vs $25.61B). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 4.8%. EQNR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. BTI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BTI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
EQNR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.4%
Fair Value
$78.80
Current Price
$58.28
$20.52 discount
Margin of Safety
+47.4%
Fair Value
$54.29
Current Price
$36.69
$17.60 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.1x book value
0.1% revenue growth
1.6% earnings growth
4.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.1%
Earnings declined 27.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTI
The strongest argument for BTI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 34.6%.
Bull Case : EQNR
The strongest argument for EQNR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : EQNR
The primary concerns for EQNR are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.12 — expect wider price swings.
BTI is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
BTI generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TOBACCO industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BTI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins. EQNR offers better value entry with a 47.4% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
British American Tobacco plc offers tobacco and nicotine products to consumers around the world. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Equinor ASA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Equinor ASA, an energy company, is engaged in the exploration, production, transportation, refining and marketing of petroleum and petroleum products and other forms of energy, as well as other companies in Norway and internationally. The company is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.
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