Altria Group (MO)vsMicron Technology Inc (MU)
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
MU
Micron Technology Inc
$382.09
-3.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $446.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Micron Technology Inc generates 189% more annual revenue ($58.12B vs $20.14B). MU leads profitability with a 41.5% profit margin vs 34.5%. MU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.23. MU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
MU
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$63.78
$35.76 premium
Margin of Safety
+61.5%
Fair Value
$992.16
Current Price
$382.09
$610.07 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.6%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
2.0% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : MU
The strongest argument for MU centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.5% and operating margin at 67.6%. PEG of 0.23 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MU
The primary concerns for MU are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a declining stock while MU is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
MU is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
MU generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MU scores higher overall (83/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 41.5% margins. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" 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.
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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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Micron Technology, Inc. is an American producer of computer memory and computer data storage including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and USB flash drives. It is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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