ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO)
US02209S1033 - Common Stock
Overall MO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MO against 10 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. MO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. MO also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, MO could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MO was profitable.
MO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MO 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MO (23.17%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MO (35.07%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MO is significantly above the industry average of 21.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (31.67%) for MO is below the current ROIC(35.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 23.17% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 35.07% |
ROA(3y)14.28%
ROA(5y)9.92%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)31.67%
ROIC(5y)27.63%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MO (34.73%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
MO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 48.29%, MO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MO has a better Gross Margin (58.25%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
MO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 34.73% | ||
| GM | 58.25% |
OM growth 3Y2.54%
OM growth 5Y4.74%
PM growth 3Y24.8%
PM growth 5Y3.86%
GM growth 3Y4.09%
GM growth 5Y3.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MO has an Altman-Z score of 3.99. This indicates that MO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.99, MO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MO would need 2.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.78, MO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC4.63
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.48 indicates that MO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MO (0.48) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that MO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MO has a Quick ratio of 0.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MO underperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.41%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.41% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.34% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.41%
EPS 3Y4.32%
EPS 5Y4.41%
EPS Q2Q%-2.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.7%
Sales Q2Q%-0.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.11%
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
EPS Next 5Y4.66%
Revenue Next Year0.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y0.77%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.25, the valuation of MO can be described as very reasonable.
MO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MO is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.23, which indicates a very decent valuation of MO.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MO to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.59), we can say MO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MO is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
MO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.95%, MO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.15. MO pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, MO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.95% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MO has a limited annual growth rate of 5.89%.
MO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
MO pays out 80.79% 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.
DP80.79%
EPS Next 2Y5.04%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
ALTRIA GROUP INC
NYSE:MO (7/26/2024, 7:04:00 PM)
After market: 50.32 -0.11 (-0.22%)50.43
+0.63 (+1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
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Market Cap86.62B
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| Dividend Yield | 7.95% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 10.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.23 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)2.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 23.17% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
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| OM | 48.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 34.73% | ||
| GM | 58.25% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.67
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| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)0.41%
EPS 3Y4.32%
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EPS Next Y6.11%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.18%
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