Altria Group (MO)vsOmnicom Group Inc (OMC)
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
OMC
Omnicom Group Inc
$75.74
+0.46%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $23.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 17% more annual revenue ($20.14B vs $17.27B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. OMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
OMC
Hold49
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OMC.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.9% year-over-year
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 10.3%
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 : OMC
The strongest argument for OMC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 27.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OMC
The primary concerns for OMC are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a declining stock while OMC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OMC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
OMC is growing revenue faster at 27.9% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OMC scores higher overall (49/100 vs 47/100) and 27.9% revenue growth. 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.
Visit Website →Omnicom Group Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Omnicom Group Inc. is an American global media, marketing and corporate communications holding company, headquartered in New York City.
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