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.
| Price | $73.90 |
| Market Cap | $123.4B |
| P/E (TTM) | 15.45 |
| P/E (Forward) | 12.61 |
| Price/Book | -38.50 |
| Return on Invested Capital | 40.9% |
| Gross Margin | 87.4% |
| Operating Margin | 62.3% |
| Revenue Growth | 5.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
| Free Cash Flow | $8.5B |
Altria Group, Inc. operates in the Tobacco industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).