ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MO • US02209S1033

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64.17 USD
-0.77 (-1.19%)
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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.

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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.
  • 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 2025 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MO (19.78%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MO (36.64%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • MO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 35.29%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.62%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (36.64%) for MO is above the 3 year average (35.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
MO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

  • MO has a Profit Margin of 29.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MO outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • MO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MO has a better Gross Margin (62.37%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
MO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. MO Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MO has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MO has been reduced compared to 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 2025 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 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.80 indicates that MO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MO has a better Altman-Z score (4.80) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.83
Altman-Z 4.8
ROIC/WACC4.04
WACC9.07%
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 2025 0 10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that MO may have some problems paying 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.
  • MO has a Quick ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: MO underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.53
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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. MO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.65%.
  • MO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.45% yearly.
  • MO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.08%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.30% on average over the past years.
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

  • MO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.59% yearly.
  • MO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.76%
EPS Next 2Y5.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.5%
EPS Next 5Y3.59%
Revenue Next Year0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y0.19%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%

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 stable.
  • 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. MO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.84, which indicates a very decent valuation of MO.
  • MO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MO is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.09, the valuation of MO can be described as very reasonable.
  • MO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MO is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MO to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say MO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.84
Fwd PE 11.09
MO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.82
EV/EBITDA 10.48
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)1.75
PEG (5Y)2.66
EPS Next 2Y5.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.5%

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5. MO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.29%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.40, MO pays a better dividend. On top of this MO pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.29%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.09%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
MO Yearly Dividends per shareMO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 100.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • MO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP100.49%
EPS Next 2Y5.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.5%
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 2025 0 5B 10B
MO Dividend Payout.MO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ALTRIA GROUP INC

NYSE:MO (4/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 64.3069 +0.14 (+0.21%)

64.17

-0.77 (-1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners63.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change1.79%
Market Cap107.25B
Revenue(TTM)23.28B
Net Income(TTM)6.93B
Analysts73.33
Price Target66.57 (3.74%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio4.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.29%
Yearly Dividend4.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.09%
DP100.49%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date03-25
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)1.29%
PT rev (3m)4.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.84
Fwd PE 11.09
P/S 4.61
P/FCF 11.82
P/OCF 11.54
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.48
EPS(TTM)5.42
EY8.45%
EPS(NY)5.79
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)5.43
FCFY8.46%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY8.66%
SpS13.93
BVpS-2.1
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)2.66
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.8
F-Score6
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC4.04
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 Y6.76%
EPS Next 2Y5.06%
EPS Next 3Y4.5%
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 Year0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y0.19%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y3.21%
EBIT growth 3Y0.45%
EBIT growth 5Y0.53%
EBIT Next Year3.83%
EBIT Next 3Y2.66%
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.


What is the valuation status of ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) stock?

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


What is the profitability of MO stock?

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


What is the expected EPS growth for ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) is expected to grow by 6.76% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) stock?

The dividend rating of ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 100.49%.