British American Tobacco p.l.c.
BTIConsumer DefensiveNASDAQTobacco
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) is listed under Tobacco. At a $119.19B market cap, British American Tobacco p.l.c. ranks as a large-cap company within consumer defensive. The company offers vapour products; heated products, which consists of a battery-powered device and a plant-based substance consumable that is heated; modern oral products, such as nicotine pouches; combustibles, including cigarette sticks and other tobacco stick products; traditional oral products, such as snus and moist snuff; and fine cut/roll-your-own tobacco products.
Market Cap
$119.19B
Beta
0.11
P/E (TTM)
14.12
P/E (Fwd)
10.58
EPS (TTM)
$3.92
EPS (Fwd)
$5.23
ROE
13.4%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$2.53B
Total Debt
$35.06B
Free CF
$3.53B
52W Change
-1.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BTI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 31, 2026 close, BTI finished 5.03% below its 150-day moving average ($59.10) and 3.16% below its 200-day moving average ($57.96). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BTI overbought or oversold?
At the August 31, 2026 close, BTI's RSI(14) was 45.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $2.53B in cash, though total debt stands at $35.06B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $3.53B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 13.4%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $27.66B (2022) to $25.61B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, British American Tobacco p.l.c. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. British American Tobacco p.l.c. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence British American Tobacco p.l.c.'s trajectory.