Altria Group, Inc. EV/EBITDA

Data as of June 01, 2026

How It's Calculated

What This Means

Altria Group, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 8.7 is on the lower side versus many large-cap peers — context still depends on growth and leverage.

About Altria Group, Inc.

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Tobacco. With a market capitalization of about $116.19B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.

Shares recently traded near $69.58, within a 52-week range of $54.70 to $74.56 (-6.7% from the high, +27.2% from the low). Beta of 0.52 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.

Trailing profit margin is about 39.5%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.

Understanding This Metric

EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Altria Group, Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Consumer Defensive. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.

Using This Number in Practice

Near 8.70x EV/EBITDA, Altria Group, Inc. (MO) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $137.31B and EBITDA near $15.79B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.

Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the MO metrics hub for related valuation pages.

Sector Comparison

Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Altria Group, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 8.70 can be compared with peers such as WMT (22.14), COST (30.63), KO (22.31). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.

Key Takeaways

• MO is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
• Recent beta of 0.52 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
• Trailing profit margin of 39.5% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.

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