British American Tobacco (BTI) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of British American Tobacco (BTI), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: BTI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 35.86% | -0.69% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: BTI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 22.82% | 31.22% |
| Beta | 0.31 | 0.45 |
Company Profile
British American Tobacco (BTI) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | BTI |
|---|---|
| Name | British American Tobacco p.l.c. ADR |
| Country/Region | United Kingdom |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Tobacco |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Tobacco |
| Market Capitalization | 134.67 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 14, 1980 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) trades at P/E ratio of 13.37, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
13.37
Group distribution
- Max
- 45.22
- Q3
- 29.15
- Median
- 18.76
- BTI
- 13.37
- Q1
- 11.63
- Min
- 5.43
Largest peers
- MNST
- 44.85
- KO
- 25.98
- PM
- 25.96
- BUD
- 22.97
- PEP
- 22.61
- MO
- 15.02
- BTI
- 13.37
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) trades at 5.26 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.26
Group distribution
- BTI
- 5.26
- Max
- 3.97
- Q3
- 2.30
- Median
- 1.00
- Q1
- 0.57
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- MNST
- 10.32
- KO
- 7.21
- PM
- 6.92
- MO
- 5.90
- BTI
- 5.26
- BUD
- 2.63
- PEP
- 2.07
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
British American Tobacco (BTI) trades at 11.01 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
11.01
Group distribution
- BTI
- 11.01
- Max
- 5.99
- Q3
- 3.21
- Median
- 1.70
- Q1
- 0.96
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- BUD
- 11.10
- BTI
- 11.01
- KO
- 10.57
- MNST
- 10.40
- PEP
- 9.23
- PM
- -30.95
- MO
- -37.43
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: BTI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 13.37 | 18.76 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.26 | 1.00 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 11.01 | 1.70 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.22% | 4.46% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) posts ROE of 15.82%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
15.82%
Group distribution
- Max
- 37.95%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- BTI
- 15.82%
- Median
- 14.93%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -18.08%
Largest peers
- PEP
- 43.88%
- KO
- 43.37%
- MNST
- 26.65%
- BTI
- 15.82%
- PM
- --
- BUD
- --
- MO
- --
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) keeps 30.32% of revenue as net profit on net margin, above the industry benchmark range. That is unusually strong bottom-line conversion, though tax effects, asset sales, or other one-off gains should be checked before treating it as durable.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
30.32%
Group distribution
- BTI
- 30.32%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.29%
- Median
- 6.11%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -7.46%
Largest peers
- MO
- 39.52%
- BTI
- 30.32%
- KO
- 27.80%
- PM
- 26.74%
- MNST
- 23.11%
- BUD
- 11.90%
- PEP
- 9.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) turns 34.58% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
34.58%
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.04%
- BTI
- 34.58%
- Q3
- 17.34%
- Median
- 10.44%
- Q1
- 3.65%
- Min
- -7.33%
Largest peers
- MO
- 62.30%
- PM
- 36.04%
- KO
- 35.06%
- BTI
- 34.58%
- MNST
- 31.02%
- BUD
- 26.69%
- PEP
- 16.96%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: BTI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 15.82% | 14.93% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.34% | 5.50% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.32% | 6.11% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 34.58% | 10.44% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 82.65% | 34.44% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
British American Tobacco (BTI) has current ratio of 0.87, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.87
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.06
- Q3
- 2.66
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 1.05
- BTI
- 0.87
- Min
- 0.54
Largest peers
- MNST
- 3.26
- KO
- 1.36
- PM
- 0.98
- PEP
- 0.90
- BTI
- 0.87
- MO
- 0.62
- BUD
- --
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
British American Tobacco (BTI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.73
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.20
- Q3
- 1.12
- BTI
- 0.73
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.35
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- PEP
- 2.45
- KO
- 1.25
- BUD
- 0.75
- BTI
- 0.73
- MNST
- 0.01
- PM
- --
- MO
- --
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: BTI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.87 | 1.60 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.73 | 0.70 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.66 | 2.24 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) has dividend yield of 5.36%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.36%
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.71%
- BTI
- 5.36%
- Q3
- 4.63%
- Median
- 3.19%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MO
- 5.89%
- BTI
- 5.36%
- PEP
- 4.10%
- PM
- 3.19%
- KO
- 2.57%
- BUD
- 1.62%
- MNST
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) has payout ratio of 68.73%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
68.73%
Group distribution
- Max
- 159.06%
- Q3
- 86.47%
- BTI
- 68.73%
- Median
- 45.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PEP
- 89.32%
- MO
- 87.68%
- PM
- 81.09%
- BTI
- 68.73%
- KO
- 64.78%
- BUD
- 36.02%
- MNST
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: BTI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.36% | 3.19% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 68.73% | 45.18% |