ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MO • US02209S1033
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This MO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MO was profitable.
- MO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- MO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MO's Return On Assets of 19.78% is amongst the best of the industry. MO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- MO's Return On Invested Capital of 36.64% is amongst the best of the industry. MO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MO is significantly above the industry average of 14.46%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (35.29%) for MO is below the current ROIC(36.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.78% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 36.64% |
ROA(3y)24.25%
ROA(5y)18.91%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)35.29%
ROIC(5y)33.76%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 29.75%, MO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MO has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of MO (52.04%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MO has grown nicely.
- MO's Gross Margin of 62.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MO outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- MO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.75% | ||
| GM | 62.37% |
OM growth 3Y3%
OM growth 5Y2.9%
PM growth 3Y9.1%
PM growth 5Y11.78%
GM growth 3Y3.44%
GM growth 5Y3.94%
2. MO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MO is creating value.
- MO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MO has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.88 indicates that MO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.88, MO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- MO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.83. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MO would need 2.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MO's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.83 is amongst the best of the industry. MO outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
ROIC/WACC3.93
WACC9.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- MO has a Current Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that MO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.65, MO is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- MO has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that MO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.53, MO is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. MO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.65% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.45% on average per year.
- MO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.08%.
- Measured over the past years, MO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.65%
EPS 3Y3.84%
EPS 5Y4.45%
EPS Q2Q%0.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.3%
Sales Q2Q%14.49%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.59% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.85%
EPS Next 2Y5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.8%
EPS Next 5Y3.59%
Revenue Next Year0.55%
Revenue Next 2Y0.49%
Revenue Next 3Y0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%
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.
4. MO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.46, the valuation of MO can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MO indicates a rather cheap valuation: MO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.96.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.66, the valuation of MO can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MO is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. MO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MO is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of MO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)2.8
EPS Next 2Y5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.8%
5. MO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.26%, MO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.31. MO pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MO has a limited annual growth rate of 4.09%.
- MO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.09%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- MO pays out 100.49% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP100.49%
EPS Next 2Y5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.8%
MO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
67.53
-0.36 (-0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners63.51%
Inst Owner Change0.95%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change1.79%
Market Cap112.90B
Revenue(TTM)23.28B
Net Income(TTM)6.93B
Analysts73.33
Price Target65.72 (-2.68%)
Short Float %3.09%
Short Ratio5.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
Yearly Dividend4.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.09%
DP100.49%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date03-25 2026-03-25 (1.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.79%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.24%
Max EPS beat(4)0.84%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.16%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.43%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.62%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.62%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.17%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.25%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.3%
PT rev (1m)3.21%
PT rev (3m)3.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 | ||
| P/S | 4.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.15 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.88 |
EPS(TTM)5.42
EY8.03%
EPS(NY)5.79
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)5.43
FCFY8.04%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY8.23%
SpS13.92
BVpS-2.09
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)2.8
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.78% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 46.84% | ||
| ROIC | 36.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 44.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 254.35% | ||
| OM | 52.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.75% | ||
| GM | 62.37% | ||
| FCFM | 38.98% |
ROA(3y)24.25%
ROA(5y)18.91%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)35.29%
ROIC(5y)33.76%
ROICexc(3y)41.2%
ROICexc(5y)39.44%
ROICexgc(3y)277.35%
ROICexgc(5y)214.93%
ROCE(3y)45.11%
ROCE(5y)43.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.91%
OM growth 3Y3%
OM growth 5Y2.9%
PM growth 3Y9.1%
PM growth 5Y11.78%
GM growth 3Y3.44%
GM growth 5Y3.94%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
F-Score6
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACC3.93
Cap/Depr(3y)67.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.76%
Profit Quality(3y)106.56%
Profit Quality(5y)158.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.65%
EPS 3Y3.84%
EPS 5Y4.45%
EPS Q2Q%0.78%
EPS Next Y6.85%
EPS Next 2Y5.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.8%
EPS Next 5Y3.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.3%
Sales Q2Q%14.49%
Revenue Next Year0.55%
Revenue Next 2Y0.49%
Revenue Next 3Y0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y3.21%
EBIT growth 3Y0.45%
EBIT growth 5Y0.53%
EBIT Next Year4.05%
EBIT Next 3Y3.04%
EBIT Next 5Y2.14%
FCF growth 1Y5.38%
FCF growth 3Y4.07%
FCF growth 5Y2.16%
OCF growth 1Y6.14%
OCF growth 3Y4.01%
OCF growth 5Y2.07%
ALTRIA GROUP INC / MO Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 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 12.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -32.24.
Can you provide the financial health for MO stock?
The financial health rating of ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) is 5 / 10.