Infosys Ltd ADR (INFY)vsAltria Group (MO)
INFY
Infosys Ltd ADR
$13.17
+0.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $53.86B
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 1% more annual revenue ($20.14B vs $19.85B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 16.2%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. INFY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
INFY
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-200.8%
Fair Value
$5.24
Current Price
$13.17
$7.93 premium
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$63.78
$35.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 5.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INFY
The strongest argument for INFY centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 18.0%.
Bull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 57.1%.
Bear Case : INFY
The primary concerns for INFY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INFY profiles as a value stock while MO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
INFY is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
INFY scores higher overall (48/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Infosys Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Infosys Limited offers next generation digital consulting, technology, outsourcing and services in North America, Europe, India and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
Altria Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Altria Group, Inc. (previously known as Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond.
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