Altria Group (MO)vsMolson Coors Beverage Company (TAP-A)
MO
Altria Group
$68.12
-1.33%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $115.29B
TAP-A
Molson Coors Beverage Company
$42.98
-4.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $8.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 82% more annual revenue ($20.38B vs $11.19B). MO leads profitability with a 39.5% profit margin vs -18.9%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. MO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
MO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
TAP-A
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.3%
Fair Value
$48.02
Current Price
$68.12
$20.10 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAP-A.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -18.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TAP-A
The strongest argument for TAP-A centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAP-A
The primary concerns for TAP-A are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a mature stock while TAP-A is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — 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
MO scores higher overall (61/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 39.5% margins. Both earn "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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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
The Molson Coors Beverage Company, commonly known as Molson Coors, is a multinational drink and brewing company headquartered in Chicago in the United States.
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