Altria Group, Inc. PEG Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PEG Ratio
1.59
PE Ratio (TTM)
14.53
EPS (TTM)
$4.79
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
1.59 = 14.53 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Altria Group, Inc.'s PEG ratio of 1.59 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.
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 โ 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
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Altria Group, Inc., a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Altria Group, Inc.'s PEG ratio of 1.59 can be compared with peers such as WMT (4.56), COST (4.86), KO (4.05). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ โ 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MO's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG โ PE รท earnings growth rate. Altria Group, Inc.'s PEG of 1.59 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (1.59) may mean the market prices in high growth โ or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for MO?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Consumer Defensive peers โ not as a standalone verdict.
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