Altria Group (MO)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
MO
Altria Group
$70.60
+0.74%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $115.62B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$81.86
+0.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $80.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 15% more annual revenue ($20.38B vs $17.69B). MO leads profitability with a 39.5% profit margin vs 18.3%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NGG
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-59.0%
Fair Value
$45.41
Current Price
$70.60
$25.19 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NGG.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 8.2x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a mature stock while NGG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
MO is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGG scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. 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.
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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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