Altria Group, Inc. MO
Composite 54/100; the shares have moved about 29% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Income ranks 86/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 55/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it. Momentum ranks 49/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Altria Group (MO) is a U.S. tobacco conglomerate with a portfolio spanning cigarettes (Marlboro), cigars (Black & Mild), smokeless tobacco (Copenhagen, Skoal), oral nicotine pouches (on!), and e-vapor products (NJOY ACE). It distributes primarily through large retailers and wholesalers.
Key financials MO shows strong profitability with gross margins 87.2% and net margins 39.0%, but revenue and EPS are down -1.5% and -37.0% respectively. ROE is 0.0% and ROA is 29.5%. Dividend yield is 6.2% with a payout ratio of 76.4%, supported by high income score 85.4.
Stock health The stock has a low beta of 0.49 and a current ratio of 0.52, with net debt/EBITDA at 1.41. Momentum is mixed: -5.96% over 3 months, +2.43% over 6 months, and +8.03% over 12 months, with RSI(14) at 51.50.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 2.20% versus the analyst mean target of 70.00. - Analysts highlight pricing power offsetting volume pressure (Zacks, 2026-08-21) - Q2 results and 2026 guidance were framed as supportive (Zacks, 2026-08-21) - Higher 2026 earnings outlook noted by Simply Wall St (2026-08-22) - Portfolio pieces emphasize MO’s dividend yield above 6% (24/7 Wall St., 2026-08-23)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 11.60 and PEG of 0.64 suggest attractive relative valuation, while growth score remains weak at 27.4. The dividend profile and defensive positioning remain key investor draws.
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