(MO) Altria - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US02209S1033

MO: Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco, Snus, Pouches, E-vapor

Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) is a leading U.S.-based tobacco company with a diversified portfolio of smokeable and oral tobacco products. Beyond its iconic Marlboro cigarettes, the company owns a suite of brands including Black & Mild cigars, Copenhagen and Skoal moist smokeless tobacco, and on! oral nicotine pouches. It also holds a significant stake in the e-vapor market through its NJOY ACE brand. Altria’s products are distributed widely across the U.S., reaching chain stores, wholesale distributors, and retail outlets. Founded in 1822, the company operates from its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, and has a long history of adapting to changing consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes.

From a financial perspective, Altria is often viewed as a stable, cash-generative business. With a market capitalization of approximately $90.6 billion, the company trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.2 and a forward P/E of 10.05, reflecting its mature market position and predictable earnings. The stock’s price-to-book ratio of 27.3 indicates a premium valuation relative to its book value, likely due to its strong brand portfolio and cash flow generation. The price-to-sales ratio of 4.45 further highlights its ability to maintain pricing power despite declining tobacco volumes.

Investors in Altria are drawn to its high dividend yield, which has historically been attractive for income-focused portfolios. However, the company faces headwinds from declining smoking rates, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting consumer preferences toward non-combustible products. To mitigate these risks, Altria has been investing heavily in its oral tobacco and e-vapor offerings, aiming to capture growth in these faster-growing categories. Additionally, its strategic stake in Juul Labs, while controversial, reflects its effort to participate in the e-cigarette market.

For fund managers evaluating Altria, key considerations include its ability to navigate the evolving tobacco regulatory environment, particularly with regard to nicotine product standards and flavor bans. The company’s heavy reliance on the U.S. market also limits its geographic diversification compared to global peers. However, its strong market share in the U.S. tobacco market and proven ability to generate cash through its legacy cigarette business make it a defensive play in the consumer staples sector.

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MO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 97,703m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Tobacco
GiC Sub-Industry Tobacco
IPO / Inception 1970-01-02

MO Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 85.4%
Fundamental 51.4%
Dividend 85.4%
Rel. Strength Industry 33.5
Analysts 3.46/5
Fair Price Momentum 69.65 USD
Fair Price DCF 117.69 USD

MO Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 7.39%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.76%
Annual Growth 5y 3.30%
Payout Consistency 98.1%

MO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 64.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 92.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 83.8%
CAGR 5y 18.32%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.71
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.96
Alpha 40.85
Beta -0.09
Volatility 20.53%
Current Volume 8365.6k
Average Volume 20d 8865.9k
What is the price of MO stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 58.91 with a total of 8,365,552 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.94%, over one month by +10.55%, over three months by +9.79% and over the past year by +44.47%.
Is Altria a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Altria (NYSE:MO) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 51.44 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MO as of March 2025 is 69.65. This means that MO is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +18.23% (Margin of Safety).
Is MO a buy, sell or hold?
Altria has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.46. Therefor, it is recommend to hold MO.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for MO stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MO Altria will be worth about 75.2 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 58.91. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +27.69%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 56.4 -4.3%
Analysts Target Price 56.8 -3.6%
ValueRay Target Price 75.2 27.7%