British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vs22nd Century Group Inc (XXII)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$57.76
-0.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.28B
XXII
22nd Century Group Inc
$3.29
-4.08%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.79M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
British American Tobacco p.l.c. generates 125772% more annual revenue ($25.61B vs $20.35M). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs -33.4%. BTI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BTI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
XXII
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.2%
Fair Value
$43.34
Current Price
$57.76
$14.42 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for XXII.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.1% revenue growth
1.6% earnings growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -118.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 40.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTI
The strongest argument for BTI centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 34.6%. PEG of 0.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : XXII
The strongest argument for XXII centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : XXII
The primary concerns for XXII are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI profiles as a value stock while XXII is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
XXII carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
BTI is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
BTI generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BTI scores higher overall (64/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
British American Tobacco plc offers tobacco and nicotine products to consumers around the world. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
22nd Century Group Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
22nd Century Group Inc (Ticker: XXII) is a pioneering biopharmaceutical and agricultural company focused on tobacco harm reduction through innovative genetic engineering. By producing low-nicotine tobacco products, the firm aims to reduce nicotine addiction and promote public health initiatives. In addition to its efforts in tobacco, 22nd Century is strategically expanding into the hemp and cannabis sectors, capitalizing on the growth of the legal cannabis market. With a strong commitment to scientific research and compliance with regulatory standards, the company is poised to seize transformative opportunities across the tobacco and cannabis industries, presenting an attractive investment case for institutional investors.
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