MO stock verdict - Avoid
MO
Altria Group, Inc.
AVOIDConsumer Defensive
$68.82
Fundamentals below bar
$68.82
Heavy$58.51Buy$71.05Fair$83.59Exit$91.95
VALUE80
GROWTH0
QUALITY38
TECHNICAL—
TRUST SCORE
96High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Technicals: insufficient price history
PROS
- Trades 18% below the model's fair value ($83.59)
- Attractive trailing P/E of 14.4× (earnings yield 6.9%)
- Balance sheet holds net cash (cash exceeds total debt)
- Converts 39% of revenue into free cash flow
- High gross margin of 60% (3-yr avg)
CONS
- Rich for its growth rate (PEG 9.8)
- Company has a low return on equity of -298.8% (TTM)
- Revenue declined 2.5%/yr on average over the last 3 years
- TTM EPS fell 37.0% year-over-year
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✓Operating cash flow is 118% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
Analysis as of 2026-09-25 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
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FAQ
Why is MO rated Avoid?
MO (Altria Group, Inc.) is rated Avoid because the model combines fundamentals, price action, and earnings-quality checks. The current signal is Fundamentals below bar. Trades 18% below the model's fair value ($83.59) and Attractive trailing P/E of 14.4× (earnings yield 6.9%)
Is MO overvalued right now?
MO is trading at $68.82 versus an estimated fair value of $83.59. That puts the stock in avoid territory on this framework. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 9.8) and Company has a low return on equity of -298.8% (TTM)
What should I watch before acting on MO?
Watch the trust score of 96, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 9.8) and Company has a low return on equity of -298.8% (TTM)