Altria Group (MO)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
MO
Altria Group
$64.47
-0.92%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $113.36B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$50.89
-1.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 574% more annual revenue ($20.14B vs $2.99B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 3.7%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. UVV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
UVV
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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
+74.6%
Fair Value
$207.79
Current Price
$50.89
$156.90 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 32.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 50.0%
Earnings declined 62.9%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.7% 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, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 57.1%.
Bull Case : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MO profiles as a declining stock while UVV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UVV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
UVV is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UVV scores higher overall (59/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "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 · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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