Altria Group (MO)vsRLX Technology Inc (RLX)
MO
Altria Group
$70.60
+0.25%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $116.21B
RLX
RLX Technology Inc
$2.00
-0.99%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 365% more annual revenue ($20.38B vs $4.38B). MO leads profitability with a 39.5% profit margin vs 22.5%. MO trades at a lower P/E of 14.5x. RLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RLX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-54.6%
Fair Value
$45.41
Current Price
$70.60
$25.19 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RLX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 62.3%
Earnings expanding 106.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 107.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 27.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.5% and operating margin at 62.3%.
Bull Case : RLX
The strongest argument for RLX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 16.7%. Revenue growth of 107.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RLX
The primary concerns for RLX are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a mature stock while RLX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
RLX is growing revenue faster at 107.4% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RLX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.5% margins and 107.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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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