Altria Group (MO)vsNewmont Goldcorp Corp (NEM)
MO
Altria Group
$68.12
-1.33%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $115.29B
NEM
Newmont Goldcorp Corp
$116.51
+2.66%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $124.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Newmont Goldcorp Corp generates 23% more annual revenue ($24.97B vs $20.38B). MO leads profitability with a 39.5% profit margin vs 33.9%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. NEM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
MO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEM
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.3%
Fair Value
$48.02
Current Price
$68.12
$20.10 premium
Margin of Safety
-81.0%
Fair Value
$68.86
Current Price
$116.51
$47.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 62.3%
Earnings expanding 106.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.4%
Revenue surging 45.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 78.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.5% and operating margin at 62.3%.
Bull Case : NEM
The strongest argument for NEM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 61.4%. Revenue growth of 45.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NEM
The primary concerns for NEM are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a mature stock while NEM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
NEM is growing revenue faster at 45.8% — sustainability is the question.
NEM generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEM scores higher overall (78/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 45.8% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Visit Website →Newmont Goldcorp Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Newmont Corporation, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States, is one of the largest gold mining companies in the world.
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