Altria Group (MO)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$19.82
+0.35%
ENERGY · Cap: $84.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 2340% more annual revenue ($491.45B vs $20.14B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 15.8%. PBR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
PBR
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+3.6%
Fair Value
$16.42
Current Price
$19.82
$3.40 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.2%
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.8B 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%
0.5% earnings growth
Revenue declined 1.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 36.2%. PEG of 0.33 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 : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
MO is growing revenue faster at -0.5% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TOBACCO industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (69/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 15.8% margins. Both earn "Strong 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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ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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