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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BTI - US1104481072 - ADR

60.34 USD
+1.35 (+2.29%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 8:04:26 PM
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-0.05 (-0.08%)
After Hours: 1/27/2026, 8:04:26 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, BTI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BTI was compared to 8 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BTI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BTI is valued correctly, 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • BTI has a worse Return On Assets (2.80%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.59%, BTI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BTI (3.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BTI is significantly below the industry average of 14.25%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.41%) for BTI is well below the 3 year average (9.25%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BTI had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • BTI has a Profit Margin of 12.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BTI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BTI has declined.
  • BTI has a better Operating Margin (13.95%) than 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BTI is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BTI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BTI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • BTI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BTI Yearly Shares OutstandingBTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

  • BTI has an Altman-Z score of 1.45. This is a bad value and indicates that BTI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BTI's Altman-Z score of 1.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • BTI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.06. This is a neutral value as BTI would need 4.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • BTI's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • BTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating BTI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • BTI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BTI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.06
Altman-Z 1.45
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.2%
BTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that BTI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.87, BTI is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BTI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BTI has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
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 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%.
  • BTI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.28% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the past 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.71% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BTI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.04%
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
EPS Next 5Y4.71%
Revenue Next Year-1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
BTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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 correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.17.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BTI indicates a rather cheap valuation: BTI is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BTI to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.87), we can say BTI is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.82 indicates a reasonable valuation of BTI.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BTI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.96, BTI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.17
Fwd PE 11.82
BTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BTI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BTI is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BTI indicates a rather cheap valuation: BTI is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.01
EV/EBITDA 20.05
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

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.33
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.57%, BTI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • BTI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.36.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BTI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.57%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BTI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.19%.
  • BTI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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.
  • BTI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP168.94%
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
BTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 / BTI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BTI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BTI.


What is the valuation status of BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR (BTI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR (BTI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR (BTI) stock?

BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR (BTI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR (BTI) is 12.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.03.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR (BTI) is expected to decline by -5.04% in the next year.