British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsPure Storage Inc (PSTG)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$57.37
-2.30%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $131.26B
PSTG
Pure Storage Inc
$62.63
-4.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
British American Tobacco p.l.c. generates 599% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $3.66B). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 5.1%. 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+
PSTG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.2%
Fair Value
$43.34
Current Price
$57.37
$14.03 premium
Margin of Safety
-195.4%
Fair Value
$25.74
Current Price
$62.63
$36.89 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
Earnings expanding 140.6% YoY
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
1.6% earnings growth
Trading at 14.3x book value
5.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PSTG
The strongest argument for PSTG centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PSTG
The primary concerns for PSTG are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 113.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI profiles as a mature stock while PSTG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PSTG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
PSTG is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
BTI generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BTI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100), 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.
Pure Storage Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Pure Storage, Inc. provides data storage technology and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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