Altria Group (MO)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$8.41
+1.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $46.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 1% more annual revenue ($20.14B vs $19.89B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 3.3%. NOK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. MO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
NOK
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
-734.1%
Fair Value
$0.88
Current Price
$8.41
$7.53 premium
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
2.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
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 : NOK
The strongest argument for NOK centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.83 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 : NOK
The primary concerns for NOK are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 63.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a declining stock while NOK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
NOK is growing revenue faster at 2.4% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MO scores higher overall (47/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 34.5% 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.
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 · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Nokia Corporation offers fixed and mobile network solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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