British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsEaton Corporation PLC (ETN)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$58.28
+0.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.67B
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$401.51
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $154.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 11% more annual revenue ($28.52B vs $25.61B). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 14.0%. BTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. BTI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BTI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
ETN
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ETN.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.1x book value
0.1% revenue growth
1.6% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.4%
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 : ETN
The strongest argument for ETN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI profiles as a value stock while ETN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ETN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
ETN is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
BTI generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BTI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins. 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.
Eaton Corporation PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Eaton Corporation plc is an American Irish-domiciled multinational power management company with 2020 sales of 17.86 billion USD, founded in the United States with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.
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