Altria Group (MO)vsSeaboard Corporation (SEB)
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
SEB
Seaboard Corporation
$5,405.30
+3.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 105% more annual revenue ($20.14B vs $9.82B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 4.0%. SEB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. SEB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
SEB
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$63.78
$35.76 premium
Margin of Safety
+71.0%
Fair Value
$19183.79
Current Price
$5405.30
$13778.49 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 67.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.3%
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 : SEB
The strongest argument for SEB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SEB
The primary concerns for SEB are Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a declining stock while SEB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
SEB is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SEB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 47/100) and 14.5% 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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INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Seaboard Corporation is a global agribusiness and transportation company. The company is headquartered in Merriam, Kansas.
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