British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$58.28
+0.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.67B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$137.97
-9.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
British American Tobacco p.l.c. generates 146% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $10.42B). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 6.2%. 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+
OSK
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
+33.0%
Fair Value
$260.30
Current Price
$137.97
$122.33 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.1x book value
0.1% revenue growth
1.6% earnings growth
3.5% revenue growth
6.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
OSK is growing revenue faster at 3.5% — 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 48/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins. OSK offers better value entry with a 33.0% margin of safety. 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.
Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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