(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 |
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%.
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).
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
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 |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 56.4 | -4.3% |
Analysts Target Price | 56.8 | -3.6% |
ValueRay Target Price | 75.2 | 27.7% |