British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$58.28
+0.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.67B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$60.76
-2.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $29.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
British American Tobacco p.l.c. generates 106% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $12.41B). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 14.9%. BTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BTI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TECK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
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
+9.1%
Fair Value
$66.42
Current Price
$60.76
$5.66 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
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Revenue surging 72.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 128.8% YoY
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 72.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI profiles as a value stock while TECK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 72.2% — sustainability is the question.
BTI generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 60/100) and 72.2% revenue growth. BTI offers better value entry with a 23.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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