Altria Group (MO)vsRLX Technology Inc (RLX)
MO
Altria Group
$64.47
-0.92%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $113.36B
RLX
RLX Technology Inc
$2.18
-0.91%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 457% more annual revenue ($20.14B vs $3.62B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 25.5%. MO trades at a lower P/E of 16.4x. RLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
RLX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$64.47
$36.45 premium
Margin of Safety
+47.9%
Fair Value
$4.68
Current Price
$2.18
$2.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 50.0%
Earnings declined 62.9%
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 57.1%.
Bull Case : RLX
The strongest argument for RLX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 11.0%. Revenue growth of 46.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RLX
The primary concerns for RLX are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a declining stock while RLX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
RLX is growing revenue faster at 46.8% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RLX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 25.5% margins and 46.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Altria Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Altria Group, Inc. (previously known as Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · China
RLX Technology Inc., researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells e-vapor products in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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