Altria Group, Inc.
MOConsumer DefensiveNASDAQTobacco · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeAltria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. At a $124.08B market cap, Altria Group, Inc. ranks as a large-cap company within consumer defensive. It offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and oral tobacco products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand.
Market Cap
$124.08B
Beta
0.46
P/E (TTM)
15.64
P/E (Fwd)
12.67
EPS (TTM)
$4.75
EPS (Fwd)
$5.86
ROE
—
ROA
23.8%
Cash
$2.37B
Total Debt
$24.58B
Free CF
$7.16B
52W Change
14.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MO finished 8.86% above its 150-day moving average ($68.06) and 11.70% above its 200-day moving average ($66.33). 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 MO overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, MO's RSI(14) was 74.0, in overbought territory (above 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.
On the balance sheet, MO has $2.37B in cash with $24.58B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $7.16B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on assets of 23.8% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $20.69B (2022) to $20.14B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.46 suggests MO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Altria Group, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing MO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.