ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) Factsheet

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-29. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 38.5%. FCF margin 38.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	38.5%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	38.6%	Strong cash generation

ROIC 38.5% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 38.6% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: ALTRIA GROUP, INC. earns 38.5% ROIC, Top 5% in Consumer Staples

ROIC TTM 38.5%, sector median 6.2%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 36.0% × asset turnover 0.7x. Gross margin 63.3%. Operating margin 47.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Metric	MO	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	38.5%	Excellent	Above sector median of 6.2%
Gross Margin	63.3%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	47.0%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: ALTRIA GROUP, INC. generates $9.1B FCF at 38.6% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $9.1B. FCF margin 38.6%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 1.2x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Metric	MO	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	38.6%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$9.1B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.2x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet Analysis for ALTRIA GROUP, INC.

Total debt $24.1B, cash & investments $2.7B. Interest coverage 10.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Metric	MO	Rating	Context
Net Cash Position	$-21.4B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	10.2x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: ALTRIA GROUP, INC. trades at 16.0x earnings

P/E 16.0x. EV/Sales 6.4x. FCF yield 7.0%. Dividend yield 5.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Metric	MO	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	16.0x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	6.4x	Adequate	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	7.0%	Good	Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield	5.5%	Good	Meaningful income

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Capital Allocation: ALTRIA GROUP, INC. returns 6.3% shareholder yield, reducing shares 0.9% YoY

Total shareholder yield 6.3% (div 5.5% + buyback 0.8%). Share count -0.9% YoY. Capital returned $8.2B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Metric	MO	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	6.3%	Excellent	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.8%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Share Count Change (YoY)	-0.9%	Adequate	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$8.2B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	38.5%	Top 5%	6.2x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	38.6%	Top 5%	6.3x above
Gross Margin	63.3%	Top 5%	2.2x above
Operating Margin	47.0%	Top 5%	10.0x above
P/E Ratio	16.0x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	MO	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	38.5%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 6.2%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	38.6%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 6.1%)
Gross Margin	63.3%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 28.8%)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	16.0x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	7.0%	Good	Solid cash yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is ALTRIA GROUP, INC.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 38.5%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 44.8% with a improving trend. Sector median 6.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Q: What is ALTRIA GROUP, INC.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) has a free cash flow margin of 38.6%, generating $9.1 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Q: What is ALTRIA GROUP, INC.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) trades at a P/E ratio of 16.0x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 6.4x. FCF yield 7.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Q: Does ALTRIA GROUP, INC. pay a dividend?

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) currently pays a dividend yield of 5.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 6.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Q: What is ALTRIA GROUP, INC.'s revenue and earnings growth?

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) grew revenue by 0.5% year-over-year. EPS -7.6% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Q: Is ALTRIA GROUP, INC. buying back stock?

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) repurchased $1.0 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 0.8%. Share count -0.9% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

Q: How does ALTRIA GROUP, INC. compare to competitors in Consumer Staples?

Compared to other companies in Consumer Staples, ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) shows: ROIC 38.5%, sector median 6.2% (Top 5%). FCF margin 38.6%, sector median 6.1% (Top 5%). Gross margin 63.3%, 34.5pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Consumer Staples companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with ALTRIA GROUP, INC.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-29.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-29. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.