Altria Group, Inc. (MO) — Stock Score Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Altria Group is a compelling 'Cautious Consumer, Value Compounder' candidate, boasting an un-copyable brand moat and exceptional pricing power that allows it to maintain high ROIC and free cash flow even in inflationary times. The market's persistent undervaluing of its defensive qualities and robust cash generation, particularly amidst economic uncertainty and 'Global Monetary Policy Divergence' favoring strong balance sheets, creates a significant asymmetric opportunity for a quality compounder. [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $1.00B repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)]

Altria Group, Inc. is a dominant U.S. producer and marketer of tobacco products, notably holding a commanding share of the cigarette market through its iconic Marlboro brand, alongside smokeless tobacco and wine assets. The company benefits from significant brand loyalty and pricing power, providing robust cash flows despite declining traditional tobacco consumption. It is strategically investing in harm reduction and next-generation tobacco products to navigate evolving consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$73.90
Market Cap$123.4B
P/E (TTM)15.45
P/E (Forward)12.61
Price/Book-38.50
Return on Invested Capital40.9%
Gross Margin87.4%
Operating Margin62.3%
Revenue Growth5.3%
Dividend Yield5.7%
Free Cash Flow$8.5B

Altria Group, Inc. operates in the Tobacco industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altria Group, Inc.’s (MO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (64), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Altria Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Altria Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Altria Group, Inc. in?
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Tobacco industry (United States).