Altria Group (MO)vsTenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)
MO
Altria Group
$68.12
-1.33%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $115.29B
THC
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
$190.38
-1.93%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $16.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tenet Healthcare Corporation generates 5% more annual revenue ($21.45B vs $20.38B). MO leads profitability with a 39.5% profit margin vs 7.9%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. THC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
MO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
THC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.3%
Fair Value
$48.02
Current Price
$68.12
$20.10 premium
Margin of Safety
+78.8%
Fair Value
$1068.55
Current Price
$190.38
$878.17 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Earnings expanding 87.6% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : THC
The strongest argument for THC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : THC
The primary concerns for THC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a mature stock while THC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
MO is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Visit Website →Tenet Healthcare Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified health services company. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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