British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsAltria Group (MO)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$58.72
+1.08%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $131.26B
MO
Altria Group
$64.47
-0.92%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $113.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
British American Tobacco p.l.c. generates 27% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $20.14B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 30.3%. BTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. BTI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BTI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.2%
Fair Value
$43.34
Current Price
$58.72
$15.38 premium
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$64.47
$36.45 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
1.6% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 50.0%
Earnings declined 62.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTI
The strongest argument for BTI centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 34.6%. PEG of 0.44 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 : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI profiles as a mature stock while MO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
BTI is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BTI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins. Both earn "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.
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.
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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