British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsAT&T Inc (TBB)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$57.76
-0.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.28B
TBB
AT&T Inc
$21.58
-0.05%
· Cap: $132.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. TBB trades at a lower P/E of 4.2x. BTI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BTI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TBB
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.2%
Fair Value
$43.34
Current Price
$57.76
$14.42 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TBB.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.1% revenue growth
1.6% earnings growth
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
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 0.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TBB
The strongest argument for TBB centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TBB
The primary concerns for TBB are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
TBB generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TOBACCO industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BTI scores higher overall (64/100 vs 25/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
AT&T Inc
· · USA
AT&T Inc. provides digital entertainment communications and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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