British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$58.28
+0.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.67B
WAB
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
$265.71
+0.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $45.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
British American Tobacco p.l.c. generates 123% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $11.51B). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 10.5%. WAB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. WAB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BTI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
WAB
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
+16.1%
Fair Value
$303.40
Current Price
$265.71
$37.69 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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.1x book value
0.1% revenue growth
1.6% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
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 : WAB
Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WAB
The primary concerns for WAB are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WAB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
WAB is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — 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
WAB scores higher overall (64/100 vs 60/100) and 13.0% revenue growth. BTI offers better value entry with a 23.4% margin of safety. 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.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
Wabtec Corporation (derived from Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation) is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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