Altria (MO) vs. PepsiCo (PEP)
This page compares Altria (MO) with PepsiCo (PEP) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, 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.
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Altria Group, Inc. | PepsiCo, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Tobacco | Beverages |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Tobacco | Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages |
| Market Capitalization | 123.57 billion USD | 205.55 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | January 2, 1962 | June 1, 1972 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 5.48% | -1.84% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 9.62% | -10.17% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 28.10% | 4.52% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 25.18% | 12.94% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 1.47% | -5.95% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 27.85% | 3.86% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 9.03M | 6.11M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.89M | 7.24M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 25.04% | 19.66% |
| Beta | 0.54 | 0.39 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Altria (MO) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 149.65%, above its industry benchmark range, while PepsiCo (PEP) at 43.89% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
149.65%
- Max
- 43.89%
- Q3
- 22.49%
- Median
- 11.74%
- Q1
- 4.10%
- Min
- -21.55%
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
43.89%
- Max
- 43.89%
- Q3
- 22.49%
- Median
- 11.74%
- Q1
- 4.10%
- Min
- -21.55%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Altria (MO) posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 34.34%, above its industry benchmark range, while PepsiCo (PEP) at 9.15% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
34.34%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.39%
- Median
- 5.93%
- Q1
- 1.61%
- Min
- -14.07%
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
9.15%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.39%
- Median
- 5.93%
- Q1
- 1.61%
- Min
- -14.07%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Altria (MO) posts Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 47.20%, above its industry benchmark range, while PepsiCo (PEP) at 12.41% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
47.20%
- Max
- 30.01%
- Q3
- 15.34%
- Median
- 8.52%
- Q1
- 3.58%
- Min
- -9.05%
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
12.41%
- Max
- 30.01%
- Q3
- 15.34%
- Median
- 8.52%
- Q1
- 3.58%
- Min
- -9.05%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 149.65% | 43.89% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 23.52% | 8.12% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 34.34% | 9.15% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 47.20% | 12.41% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 63.01% | 54.38% |
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
- 2.60
- Median
- 1.55
- Q1
- 1.01
- Min
- 0.45
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.90
- Max
- 4.41
- Q3
- 2.60
- Median
- 1.55
- Q1
- 1.01
- Min
- 0.45
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
PepsiCo (PEP) at 2.47 sits in the higher-leverage quartile relative to peers, but Altria (MO) at 8.67 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
8.67
- Max
- 2.65
- Q3
- 1.32
- Median
- 0.77
- Q1
- 0.33
- Min
- 0.00
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
2.47
- Max
- 2.65
- Q3
- 1.32
- Median
- 0.77
- Q1
- 0.33
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 17.71 and PepsiCo (PEP) at 10.17 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
17.71
- Max
- 33.34
- Q3
- 18.06
- Median
- 6.63
- Q1
- 2.93
- Min
- -11.45
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
10.17
- Max
- 33.34
- Q3
- 18.06
- Median
- 6.63
- Q1
- 2.93
- Min
- -11.45
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.62 | 0.90 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.48 | 0.67 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 8.67 | 2.47 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 17.71 | 10.17 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 3.21% | 8.50% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -1.07% | 4.29% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.47% | 2.83% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.30% | 5.94% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 104.74% | 27.35% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -19.94% | -6.44% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 8.91% | -2.24% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 11.43% | 3.25% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Altria (MO) at 5.68% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of PepsiCo (PEP) at 3.77%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.68%
- Max
- 10.06%
- Q3
- 4.46%
- Median
- 3.02%
- Q1
- 0.50%
- Min
- 0.00%
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
3.77%
- Max
- 10.06%
- Q3
- 4.46%
- Median
- 3.02%
- Q1
- 0.50%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 87.05% and PepsiCo (PEP) at 88.42% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
87.05%
- Max
- 195.44%
- Q3
- 88.50%
- Median
- 60.35%
- Q1
- 14.76%
- Min
- 0.00%
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
88.42%
- Max
- 195.44%
- Q3
- 88.50%
- Median
- 60.35%
- Q1
- 14.76%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.68% | 3.77% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 87.05% | 88.42% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Altria (MO) at 15.32 and PepsiCo (PEP) at 23.46 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
15.32
- Max
- 50.71
- Q3
- 27.71
- Median
- 18.31
- Q1
- 12.18
- Min
- 1.60
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
23.46
- Max
- 50.71
- Q3
- 27.71
- Median
- 18.31
- Q1
- 12.18
- Min
- 1.60
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
PepsiCo (PEP) at 2.15 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Altria (MO) at 5.26 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — MO carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.26
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 2.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.63
- Min
- 0.14
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
2.15
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 2.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.63
- Min
- 0.14
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Altria (MO) at 27.09 and PepsiCo (PEP) at 9.65 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), pointing to unusually high book-value multiples relative to peers.
MO
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
27.09
- Max
- 6.13
- Q3
- 3.53
- Median
- 2.25
- Q1
- 1.25
- Min
- 0.63
PEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
9.65
- Max
- 6.13
- Q3
- 3.53
- Median
- 2.25
- Q1
- 1.25
- Min
- 0.63
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 15.32 | 23.46 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.26 | 2.15 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 27.09 | 9.65 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 14.31 | 22.15 |