Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 17.5x · EV/EBITDA 9.2x · ROE N/A. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $120.2B | $96.7B | $89.8B | $71.7B | $82.5B | $87.4B | $76.2B | $93.3B | $93.2B | $137.2B | $132.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $141.4B | $117.9B | $111.6B | $94.2B | $105.1B | $110.9B | $100.7B | $119.2B | $117.7B | $149.8B | $141.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 17.49 | 14.03 | 8.00 | 8.83 | 14.33 | 35.37 | 17.08 | — | 13.38 | 13.45 | 9.29 |
| P/S Ratio | 5.97 | 4.80 | 4.39 | 3.50 | 3.99 | 4.14 | 3.66 | 4.71 | 4.75 | 7.04 | 6.83 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26.06 | 14.76 | 6.31 | 8.92 | 10.33 |
| P/FCF | 13.24 | 10.66 | 10.43 | 7.89 | 10.24 | 10.62 | 9.35 | 12.29 | 11.44 | 29.04 | 36.64 |
| P/OCF | 12.94 | 10.41 | 10.26 | 7.72 | 9.99 | 10.40 | 9.09 | 11.90 | 11.11 | 27.87 | 34.82 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 5.86 | 5.46 | 4.60 | 5.08 | 5.25 | 4.83 | 6.02 | 5.99 | 7.69 | 7.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.22 | 7.69 | 9.68 | 7.97 | 8.65 | 9.40 | 9.05 | 11.30 | 12.59 | 15.28 | 15.76 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.39 | 11.16 | 7.55 | 7.80 | 12.34 | 22.13 | 12.42 | 57.09 | 11.72 | 14.18 | 6.25 |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.00 | 12.96 | 10.37 | 13.06 | 13.47 | 12.36 | 15.70 | 14.43 | 31.72 | 39.23 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 86.6% | 86.6% | 70.3% | 69.7% | 68.9% | 66.3% | 62.5% | 64.2% | 62.4% | 61.4% | 59.8% |
| Operating Margin | 74.8% | 74.8% | 55.0% | 56.3% | 57.6% | 54.8% | 52.2% | 52.2% | 46.4% | 49.2% | 45.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 34.5% | 34.5% | 55.1% | 39.7% | 27.9% | 11.7% | 21.4% | -6.5% | 35.5% | 52.4% | 73.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | — | — | 375.3% | 96.6% | -12.3% | 46.2% | 72.6% | 182.1% |
| ROA | 19.8% | 19.8% | 30.5% | 21.5% | 15.1% | 5.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 14.1% | 22.9% | 36.3% |
| ROIC | 60.4% | 60.4% | 43.6% | 45.8% | 44.0% | 35.1% | 27.3% | 21.7% | 20.3% | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| ROCE | 57.6% | 57.6% | 41.9% | 41.5% | 40.2% | 33.4% | 27.4% | 27.3% | 25.7% | 25.6% | 27.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10.08 | 4.44 | 1.74 | 0.90 | 1.09 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.68 | 1.68 | 2.16 | 2.22 | 2.20 | 2.38 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.76 | 1.42 | 1.55 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8.38 | 4.10 | 1.65 | 0.82 | 0.73 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.89 | 1.91 | 1.86 | 1.99 | 2.20 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 1.29 | 1.04 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.48 | 2.81 | 2.85 | 3.01 | 3.42 | 2.99 | 2.68 | 2.59 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.98 | 8.98 | 13.15 | 10.51 | 7.55 | 4.22 | 6.63 | 1.58 | 14.40 | 14.35 | 29.75 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.84 | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.59 | 0.20 | 0.64 | 0.98 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.70 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.31 | 0.09 | 0.31 | 0.71 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.26 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 0.62 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.53 | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.52 | 2.52 | 5.63 | 5.12 | 5.46 | 5.96 | 3.98 | 3.09 | 3.16 | 3.38 | 3.79 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 4.77 | 4.82 | 10.09 | 33.03 | 0.81 | 2.40 | 2.80 | 5.75 | 11.29 | 7.93 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 9.5% | 8.0% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 100.2% | 100.2% | 60.8% | 83.4% | 114.5% | 260.4% | 140.8% | — | 77.8% | 47.0% | 31.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.7% | 7.1% | 12.5% | 11.3% | 7.0% | 2.8% | 5.9% | — | 7.5% | 7.4% | 10.8% |
| FCF Yield | 7.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 10.7% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.6% | 8.2% | 11.4% | 10.9% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $2.0B |
Regulatory and illicit competition
Based on current market data, Altria trades at a forward P/E of 12.98, which appears to incorporate a significant risk premium compared to broader consumer staples, reflecting investor apprehension regarding the long-term terminal value of the US combustible tobacco market and ongoing regulatory pressures from the FDA.
The valuation gap between Altria and its international peers suggests that the market is pricing in a higher probability of structural decline in the US market. While the 5.6% dividend yield provides a floor for the stock, the PEG ratio of 1.58 indicates that investors are not currently paying for aggressive growth, but rather for the stability of cash flows in a mature, albeit shrinking, industry.
As reported in recent financial statements, Altria's ROIC has fluctuated between 6.6% and 12.7% over the last ten quarters, indicating that while the core business remains highly profitable, the company's ability to compound returns is frequently hampered by large-scale capital allocation decisions and periodic asset impairments.
The volatility in ROIC suggests that management's historical focus on aggressive share repurchases and dividend payouts has come at the expense of maintaining a robust capital base. Investors should monitor whether future investments in the NJOY vapor platform can generate returns that exceed the company's cost of capital, as current trends show a reliance on legacy assets to drive profitability.
According to quarterly filings, Altria's cash conversion cycle has shown significant instability, with DIO peaking at 78 days in 2024Q1, suggesting that wholesale inventory stocking patterns and shifts in consumer demand are creating temporary but meaningful pressures on the company's working capital efficiency and cash flow timing.
The inconsistency in the cash conversion cycle highlights the difficulty of managing a supply chain that is highly sensitive to price-increase-driven inventory loading. This volatility complicates the company's ability to maintain a predictable liquidity profile, as working capital swings often obscure the underlying operational performance of the smokeable products segment.
Based on reported figures, Altria's debt-to-EBITDA ratio has reached as high as 15.39 in 2025Q4, indicating that the company's reliance on debt to fund shareholder returns and acquisitions has significantly reduced its balance sheet flexibility compared to historical norms and industry peers.
The elevated leverage levels, combined with a persistent negative equity position, suggest that the company is operating with minimal room for error in its capital structure. While interest coverage remains adequate, the high debt load warrants further investigation into the company's ability to refinance obligations should market conditions tighten or regulatory shocks further erode operating cash flows.
Investors frequently rely on Altria's high dividend yield as a proxy for safety, yet this metric obscures the underlying reality that the payout is increasingly supported by debt rather than consistent, organic free cash flow growth, as evidenced by the company's volatile cash conversion and negative equity position.
The dividend yield is often misapplied because it ignores the structural decline in combustible volumes and the potential for future capital impairment. A more appropriate metric for assessing the sustainability of the dividend would be the payout ratio relative to normalized free cash flow, adjusted for non-recurring items and the impact of the Master Settlement Agreement payments.
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Altria Group, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 17.5x. The historical average is 10.3x. This places it at the 86th percentile of its historical range.
Altria Group, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.1x.
Based on historical data, Altria Group, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 17.5x. This is at the 86th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Altria Group, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 5.77% with a payout ratio of 100.2%.
Altria Group, Inc. has 86.6% gross margin and 74.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Altria Group, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.