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BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR (BTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BTI - US1104481072 - ADR

56 USD
+0.21 (+0.38%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 3:59:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BTI. BTI was compared to 8 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. BTI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BTI is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BTI had positive earnings in the past year.
BTI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years BTI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years BTI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BTI (2.80%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BTI (6.59%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
BTI has a Return On Invested Capital (3.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BTI is significantly below the industry average of 14.45%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.25%) for BTI is well above the current ROIC(3.41%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 6.59%
ROIC 3.41%
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)-4.1%
ROE(5y)1.61%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.7%
BTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BTI (12.06%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
BTI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BTI's Operating Margin of 13.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BTI has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.38%, BTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BTI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.95%
PM (TTM) 12.06%
GM 83.38%
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-23.49%
PM growth 5Y-11.66%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
BTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BTI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BTI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BTI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BTI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BTI Yearly Shares OutstandingBTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
BTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

BTI has an Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that BTI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BTI has a Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is in the better half of the industry: BTI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BTI is 4.06, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BTI, 4.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BTI (4.06) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that BTI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.68, BTI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.06
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.06%
BTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

BTI has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that BTI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BTI has a Current ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BTI has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that BTI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, BTI is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.55
BTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BTI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.23%.
Measured over the past 5 years, BTI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.28% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BTI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the last year.
BTI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
EPS 3Y3.29%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-4.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.24%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-2.2%

3.2 Future

BTI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.11% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.52%
EPS Next 2Y1.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%
EPS Next 5Y4.11%
Revenue Next Year-2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.05%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
BTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BTI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.45.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BTI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, BTI is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.98, the valuation of BTI can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BTI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BTI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.45
Fwd PE 10.98
BTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BTI is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BTI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.35
EV/EBITDA 19.08
BTI Per share dataBTI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of BTI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.01
EPS Next 2Y1.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.72%, BTI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.68, BTI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BTI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.72%

5.2 History

The dividend of BTI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.19%.
BTI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BTI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.19%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
BTI Yearly Dividends per shareBTI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

BTI pays out 168.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BTI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP168.94%
EPS Next 2Y1.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%
BTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B
BTI Dividend Payout.BTI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BTI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR

NYSE:BTI (9/17/2025, 3:59:07 PM)

56

+0.21 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-08 2025-12-08/amc
Inst Owners53.42%
Inst Owner Change24.17%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap122.28B
Analysts76.84
Price Target61.3 (9.46%)
Short Float %0.41%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.72%
Yearly Dividend3.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.19%
DP168.94%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-30 2025-12-30 (0.749068)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)9.63%
PT rev (3m)26.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.45
Fwd PE 10.98
P/S 3.5
P/FCF 10.35
P/OCF 9.67
P/B 1.91
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.08
EPS(TTM)4.89
EY8.73%
EPS(NY)5.1
Fwd EY9.11%
FCF(TTM)5.41
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)5.79
OCFY10.34%
SpS15.99
BVpS29.28
TBVpS-24.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 6.59%
ROCE 3.79%
ROIC 3.41%
ROICexc 3.59%
ROICexgc 103.1%
OM 13.95%
PM (TTM) 12.06%
GM 83.38%
FCFM 33.85%
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)-4.1%
ROE(5y)1.61%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.7%
ROICexc(3y)9.71%
ROICexc(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc(3y)1761.14%
ROICexgc(5y)1157.35%
ROCE(3y)10.3%
ROCE(5y)9.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y160.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y62.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.98%
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-23.49%
PM growth 5Y-11.66%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.06
Debt/EBITDA 5.11
Cap/Depr 22.67%
Cap/Sales 2.37%
Interest Coverage 2
Cash Conversion 148.45%
Profit Quality 280.54%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 1.39
F-Score7
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)23.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
EPS 3Y3.29%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-4.31%
EPS Next Y-4.52%
EPS Next 2Y1.09%
EPS Next 3Y2.96%
EPS Next 5Y4.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.24%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-2.2%
Revenue Next Year-2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.28%
EBIT growth 5Y0.85%
EBIT Next Year6.23%
EBIT Next 3Y4.5%
EBIT Next 5Y4.61%
FCF growth 1Y-11.49%
FCF growth 3Y1.99%
FCF growth 5Y3.07%
OCF growth 1Y-11.08%
OCF growth 3Y1.38%
OCF growth 5Y2.39%