Altria Group Inc (MO)
UndervaluedFundamental
62
Price
$74.31
Market Cap
$123.28B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. It offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and oral tobacco products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. The company sells its products to distributors, as well as large retail organizations, such as chain stores. Altria Group, Inc. was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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Who this company fights with for the same customers
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$23.46B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$7.97B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$9.07B
Total Equity
$-3.50B
Total Liabilities
$38.47B
Current Ratio
0.52
Interest Coverage
8.41
Debt/EBITDA
2.42
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$99.94
Current Price
$74.31
Margin of Safety
+25.6%
Fair Value Range
$64.96 - $134.92
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
15.64
ROE
-198.4%
P/B Ratio
-
P/FCF
13.62
Gross Margin
63.0%
ROIC
33.9%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
33.9%
WACC
7.3%
ROIC − WACC
+26.6 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (14)
- ROIC 33.9%
- Gross margin 63.0%
- P/FCF 13.62
- Operating margin 46.8%
- Positive free cash flow
- CapEx intensity
- Interest coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on tangible assets
- ROE 149.7%
- PEG ratio 1.35
- Earnings quality (operating cash flow / net income) 1.18
- Share dilution -2.1%
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9
Failed (9)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR -0.63%
- Price CAGR 0.79%
- Current ratio
- Low reliance on intangibles
- DCF valuation (Overvalued)
- Revenue growth 5Y -2.3%
- Earnings surprise, average -2.0%
- Net margin trend 34.0% vs 37.2%
Unavailable (4)
- P/B ratio –
- Dividend payout –
- Debt/equity ratio
- Price below Graham Number
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Salvatore Mancuso | CEO & Director | 60 |
| Ms. Heather A. Newman | Executive VP & CFO | 48 |
| Mr. Jody L. Begley | Executive VP & COO | 52 |
| Mr. Charles N. Whitaker J.D. | Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Compliance Officer | 58 |
| Mr. William F. Gifford Jr. | Consultant | 55 |
| Mr. Daniel J. Bryant | VP, Senior Vice President Technology & Corporate Development and Treasurer | 55 |
| Mr. Mac Livingston | Vice President of Investor Relations | - |
| Mr. Robert A. McCarter III, J.D. | Executive VP & General Counsel | 52 |
| Ms. Jennifer Hunter | Senior VP of Corporate Citizenship & Chief Sustainability Officer - Altria Client Services LLC | - |
| Ms. Shannon Leistra | President & CEO of NJOY, LLC, Senior VP and Chief Growth Officer | - |
Audit Risk
6
Board Risk
2
Compensation Risk
2
Shareholder Rights Risk
6
Documents
- View document
Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2026-02-25
- View document
Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-07-30
- View document
Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-10-09
via SEC EDGAR
Income History
via SEC EDGAR
Part 2 · The price and its context
This part shows how the price has behaved, not whether the company is worth owning. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Market Reaction Profile
How much MO moves, measured on its daily prices.
More volatile than 30% of the tracked stocks (90-day volatility).
- Volatility 30d
- 21.1%
- Volatility 90d
- 28.5%
- Beta vs S&P 500 (1y)
- -0.53Correlation -0.26
- Max drawdown (12m)
- -15.4%
- ATR (14d, % of price)
- 2.03%
Earnings reactions
How MO moved around its past quarterly results.
Next earnings release
Oct 29, 2026 · In 5 days · Before the open
EPS estimate: 1.51Revenue estimate: $5.3B
What usually happens
- Over the last 12 releases the stock moved a median of 4.7% the next day, up or down.
- Next-day moves: up 6, down 6 (out of 12).
Release history
| Date | When | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Gap | 1 day | 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | During the session | 1.54 | 1.48 | -4.0% | -5.6% | -9.3% | -8.6% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | During the session | 1.28 | 1.32 | +2.8% | +8.3% | +6.5% | +2.9% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | During the session | 1.36 | 1.30 | -4.2% | -3.2% | -5.3% | +3.2% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | During the session | 1.49 | 1.45 | -2.8% | -4.5% | -7.8% | -7.8% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | +0.9% | +3.6% | +5.3% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -2.0% | +1.0% | +2.9% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -3.1% | -2.1% | -0.2% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | +1.7% | +7.8% | +7.5% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -4.3% | -3.0% | -2.1% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | +0.8% | +1.4% | +2.1% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | +1.2% | +4.0% | +0.3% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | During the session | n/a | n/a | n/a | -1.6% | -8.3% | -6.8% |
Release dates from SEC 8-K filings.
Updated 10/24/2026
Historical statistics for educational purposes only. They are not forecasts and not investment advice.
Price reaction to the news
Latest news on MO and what the price did next.
- 3/3/2026PositiveShould You Buy Altria Group Stock for Its 6.1%-Yielding Dividend?
Published while the US market was open: the move of that day cannot be split into before and after the news, so no figure is shown.
- 2/21/2026NegativeAltria Stock Is Interesting, but Here's What I'd Buy Instead
- +1 day
- +3.1%
- +3 days
- +2.6%
Return of the stock minus return of SPY over the same days. A news item close to a price move did not necessarily cause it. Historical data for educational purposes only, not investment advice.
Latest News
Recent headlines for MO.
- 3/3/2026POSITIVEShould You Buy Altria Group Stock for Its 6.1%-Yielding Dividend?
Altria Group stands out as a cornerstone for income-focused investors, boasting a dividend yield of 6.1%. The most significant aspect is its multi-decade history of consistent dividend increases, a robust indicator of financial stability and commitment to shareholders. For those seeking regular cash flows and a hedge against inflation, Altria's distribution policy represents a considerable strength. This track record of dividend growth suggests prudent management and a sustained ability to generate profits over time, making the stock particularly appealing in a volatile market environment. Analysts highlight how such consistency is rare and valuable, positioning Altria as a solid option for a long-term portfolio.
- 2/23/2026NEUTRALWhy I Can't Stop Buying These 3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks
A market analysis suggests investors should look beyond popular high-yield dividend stocks like Altria. While Altria is a favorite for income seekers, the article points to three unnamed alternatives with "stronger businesses." This framing serves as a cautionary note, implying that a stock's popularity doesn't always equate to fundamental strength. For investors, the takeaway is to avoid complacency with well-known names and conduct thorough due diligence to find superior yield opportunities, possibly with a better risk/reward profile. The mention of Altria as a less attractive benchmark could temper enthusiasm for the stock, although it is not direct negative news.
- 2/21/2026NEGATIVEAltria Stock Is Interesting, but Here's What I'd Buy Instead
The article suggests that despite Altria Group Inc.'s high 6.3% dividend yield, there are significant risks that may outweigh the benefits for investors. The author recommends alternatives, indicating a cautious outlook on the stock.