MO stock verdict - Growth
MO
Altria Group, Inc.
GROWTHConsumer Defensive
$72.99
Watch (wait for dip)
$72.99
Heavy$42.31Buy$56.41Fair$70.51Exit$84.61
FUNDAMENTAL59
TECHNICAL92
TRUST SCORE
93High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Uptrend · EMA20 72.34 · EMA50 71.42 · EMA200 66.79 · RSI 53.5 · MACD above signal
PROS
- Reasonable forward P/E of 12.4× on analyst estimates
- Conservative balance sheet — debt-to-equity of -7.66
- Converts 42% of revenue into free cash flow
- High gross margin of 71% (3-yr avg)
- Price is in an uptrend — above key moving averages with positive momentum
CONS
- Receivables growing 50pp faster than sales — watch for aggressive revenue recognition
- Company has a low return on equity of -239.3% (TTM)
- Revenue declined 0.9%/yr on average over the last 3 years
- TTM EPS fell 19.9% year-over-year
✳ Pros and cons are machine-generated from the latest fundamentals and technicals.
EARNINGS QUALITY · we check the accounting so you don't have to
✓Operating cash flow is 134% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
✓Low accruals — reported profit tracks the cash actually generated
⚠Receivables growing 50pp faster than sales — watch for aggressive revenue recognition
Analysis as of 2026-07-27 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
FAQ
Why is MO rated Growth?
MO (Altria Group, Inc.) is rated Growth because the model combines fundamentals, price action, and earnings-quality checks. The current signal is Watch (wait for dip). Reasonable forward P/E of 12.4× on analyst estimates and Conservative balance sheet — debt-to-equity of -7.66
Is MO overvalued right now?
MO is trading at $72.99 versus an estimated fair value of $70.51. That puts the stock in growth territory on this framework. Receivables growing 50pp faster than sales — watch for aggressive revenue recognition and Company has a low return on equity of -239.3% (TTM)
What should I watch before acting on MO?
Watch the trust score of 93, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Receivables growing 50pp faster than sales — watch for aggressive revenue recognition