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Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP)

This page compares Altria (MO) with PepsiCo (PEP) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Altria (MO) and PepsiCo (PEP) both fall under the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group, but MO is classified in Tobacco while PEP is classified in Beverages.

SymbolMOPEP
NameAltria Group, Inc.PepsiCo, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupFood, Beverage & TobaccoFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobaccoBeverages
GICS Sub-IndustryTobaccoSoft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
Market Capitalization116.19 billion USD197.10 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962June 1, 1972
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Altria (MO) at 14.53 and PepsiCo (PEP) at 22.64 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

14.53

Max
48.05
Q3
27.59
Median
18.61
Q1
12.01
Min
5.20

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

22.64

Max
48.05
Q3
27.59
Median
18.61
Q1
12.01
Min
5.20
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

PepsiCo (PEP) at 2.06 prices around its industry’s typical Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Altria (MO) at 5.70 clears its benchmark range — MO looks notably rich on sales.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

5.70

Max
3.85
Q3
2.29
Median
0.97
Q1
0.51
Min
0.00

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.06

Max
3.85
Q3
2.29
Median
0.97
Q1
0.51
Min
0.00
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Altria (MO) reports a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) of -36.20, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile PepsiCo (PEP) reports 9.22, ranking against industry peers normally.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

-36.20

Max
5.81
Q3
3.27
Median
1.62
Q1
0.91
Min
0.00

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

9.22

Max
5.81
Q3
3.27
Median
1.62
Q1
0.91
Min
0.00
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolMOPEP
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)14.5322.64
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)5.702.06
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)-36.209.22
Free Cash Flow Yield7.35%4.44%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

PepsiCo (PEP) reports Return on Equity (TTM) of 43.88% and can be ranked against industry peers; Altria (MO) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

--

Max
43.88%
Q3
20.42%
Median
13.00%
Q1
3.73%
Min
-21.05%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

43.88%

Max
43.88%
Q3
20.42%
Median
13.00%
Q1
3.73%
Min
-21.05%
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Altria (MO) at 39.52% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while PepsiCo (PEP) at 9.15% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

39.52%

Max
27.80%
Q3
12.19%
Median
5.76%
Q1
1.12%
Min
-14.07%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

9.15%

Max
27.80%
Q3
12.19%
Median
5.76%
Q1
1.12%
Min
-14.07%
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Altria (MO) at 62.30% turns sales into operating profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while PepsiCo (PEP) at 16.96% operates around its industry’s norm.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

62.30%

Max
36.04%
Q3
16.96%
Median
10.88%
Q1
3.64%
Min
-7.33%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

16.96%

Max
36.04%
Q3
16.96%
Median
10.88%
Q1
3.64%
Min
-7.33%
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolMOPEP
Return on Equity (TTM)--43.88%
Return on Assets (TTM)27.61%9.09%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)39.52%9.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)62.30%16.96%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)87.38%54.38%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolMOPEP
1-Year Revenue Growth-1.49%2.25%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-0.89%2.83%

EPS Growth

Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolMOPEP
1-Year EPS Growth-37.00%-13.67%
3-Year EPS CAGR8.90%-2.23%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Altria (MO) at 0.62 and PepsiCo (PEP) at 0.90 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.62

Max
4.41
Q3
2.62
Median
1.60
Q1
1.03
Min
0.46

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.90

Max
4.41
Q3
2.62
Median
1.60
Q1
1.03
Min
0.46
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

PepsiCo (PEP) reports Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) of 2.45 and can be ranked against industry peers; Altria (MO) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

--

Max
2.38
Q3
1.16
Median
0.71
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.45

Max
2.38
Q3
1.16
Median
0.71
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolMOPEP
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.620.90
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)--2.45
Net Debt / EBITDA1.332.24

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Altria (MO) at 6.09% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of PepsiCo (PEP) at 4.11%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

6.09%

Max
7.39%
Q3
5.09%
Median
3.74%
Q1
2.84%
Min
0.18%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

4.11%

Max
7.39%
Q3
5.09%
Median
3.74%
Q1
2.84%
Min
0.18%
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Altria (MO) at 87.68% and PepsiCo (PEP) at 89.32% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

MO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

87.68%

Max
159.06%
Q3
86.06%
Median
42.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

89.32%

Max
159.06%
Q3
86.06%
Median
42.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolMOPEP
Dividend Yield (TTM)6.09%4.11%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)87.68%89.32%

Performance & Risk

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PEP
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Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolMOPEP
1-Year Return25.21%13.68%
1-Year Volatility22.44%21.67%
Beta0.460.35
3-Month Avg. Volume9.44M6.44M