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ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MO - US02209S1033 - Common Stock

57.31 USD
-0.35 (-0.61%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
57.39 USD
+0.08 (+0.14%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

MO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 8 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. While MO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MO has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. MO also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes MO very considerable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MO had a positive operating cash flow.
MO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMO 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 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

MO has a better Return On Assets (25.26%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 35.73%, MO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MO is significantly above the industry average of 14.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.16%) for MO is below the current ROIC(35.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.26%
ROE N/A
ROIC 35.73%
ROA(3y)22.85%
ROA(5y)16.84%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)34.16%
ROIC(5y)31.32%
MO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MO (37.78%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MO has grown nicely.
MO's Operating Margin of 52.01% is amongst the best of the industry. MO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
MO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MO (62.00%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
MO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.01%
PM (TTM) 37.78%
GM 62%
OM growth 3Y2.51%
OM growth 5Y3%
PM growth 3Y70.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.67%
GM growth 5Y3.35%
MO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MO has less shares outstanding
MO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MO Yearly Shares OutstandingMO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.68 indicates that MO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MO has a Altman-Z score of 4.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. MO outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MO is 2.80, which is a good value as it means it would take MO, 2.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.80, MO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.8
Altman-Z 4.68
ROIC/WACC4.36
WACC8.19%
MO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.62 indicates that MO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.62, MO is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that MO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.49, MO is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.62
Quick Ratio 0.49
MO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.77%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.03% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.77%
EPS 3Y3.63%
EPS 5Y4.03%
EPS Q2Q%5.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-1.74%

3.2 Future

MO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.00% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.13%
EPS Next 5Y4%
Revenue Next Year-1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.5%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
MO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of MO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MO is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.98, which indicates a very decent valuation of MO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MO indicates a rather cheap valuation: MO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say MO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.59
Fwd PE 9.98
MO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMO 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 MO indicates a rather cheap valuation: MO is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MO is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.47
EV/EBITDA 9.51
MO Per share dataMO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.35%, MO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.44, MO pays a better dividend. On top of this MO pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, MO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.35%

5.2 History

The dividend of MO has a limited annual growth rate of 4.03%.
MO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.03%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
MO Yearly Dividends per shareMO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

78.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP78.16%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.13%
MO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B
MO Dividend Payout.MO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ALTRIA GROUP INC

NYSE:MO (1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 57.39 +0.08 (+0.14%)

57.31

-0.35 (-0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners62.64%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap96.20B
Revenue(TTM)23.41B
Net Income(TTM)8.84B
Analysts72.5
Price Target63.51 (10.82%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio5.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.35%
Yearly Dividend3.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.03%
DP78.16%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(2)0.84%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(4)0.84%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.94%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.28%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.92%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.21%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.03%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.84%
PT rev (1m)0.28%
PT rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.59
Fwd PE 9.98
P/S 4.11
P/FCF 10.47
P/OCF 10.28
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.51
EPS(TTM)5.41
EY9.44%
EPS(NY)5.74
Fwd EY10.02%
FCF(TTM)5.47
FCFY9.55%
OCF(TTM)5.58
OCFY9.73%
SpS13.94
BVpS-1.58
TBVpS-12.86
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)2.63
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.26%
ROE N/A
ROCE 45.56%
ROIC 35.73%
ROICexc 41.07%
ROICexgc 221.44%
OM 52.01%
PM (TTM) 37.78%
GM 62%
FCFM 39.25%
ROA(3y)22.85%
ROA(5y)16.84%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)34.16%
ROIC(5y)31.32%
ROICexc(3y)39.35%
ROICexc(5y)36.18%
ROICexgc(3y)239.24%
ROICexgc(5y)176.2%
ROCE(3y)43.55%
ROCE(5y)39.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y38.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y47.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.18%
OM growth 3Y2.51%
OM growth 5Y3%
PM growth 3Y70.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.67%
GM growth 5Y3.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.8
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 60%
Cap/Sales 0.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.12%
Profit Quality 103.9%
Current Ratio 0.62
Quick Ratio 0.49
Altman-Z 4.68
F-Score7
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC4.36
Cap/Depr(3y)70.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.75%
Profit Quality(3y)109.56%
Profit Quality(5y)169.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.77%
EPS 3Y3.63%
EPS 5Y4.03%
EPS Q2Q%5.07%
EPS Next Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y5.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.13%
EPS Next 5Y4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-1.74%
Revenue Next Year-1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.5%
EBIT growth 1Y5.25%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.18%
EBIT growth 5Y2.09%
EBIT Next Year6.25%
EBIT Next 3Y3.78%
EBIT Next 5Y2.43%
FCF growth 1Y8.37%
FCF growth 3Y1.5%
FCF growth 5Y2.55%
OCF growth 1Y7.84%
OCF growth 3Y1.36%
OCF growth 5Y2.24%

ALTRIA GROUP INC / MO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MO.


Can you provide the valuation status for ALTRIA GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) stock?

ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) is 10.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -36.36.


Can you provide the financial health for MO stock?

The financial health rating of ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) is 5 / 10.