Altria Group Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of September 29, 2026
P/B Ratio
45.25
Stock Price
$69.13
Book Value/Share
$1.53
Sector
Tobacco
How It's Calculated
45.25 = $69.13 ÷ $1.53
What This Means
Altria Group Inc's P/B ratio of 45.25 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Altria Group Inc
Altria Group Inc (MO) operates in the Tobacco sector, specifically in Tobacco. With a market capitalization of about $115.35B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $69.13, within a 52-week range of $54.70 to $77.06 (-10.3% from the high, +26.4% from the low). Beta of 0.51 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 34.0%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Altria Group Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Tobacco, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Tobacco names on our S&P 100 coverage, Altria Group Inc's P/B ratio of 45.25 can be compared with peers such as PM (1460.14). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Tobacco stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MO is grouped in the Tobacco sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.51 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 34.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MO's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Altria Group Inc's P/B of 45.25 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Tobacco business models.
Is 45.25 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (45.25) means the market values MO above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Tobacco?
Peer P/B levels in Tobacco (e.g. PM (1460.14)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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