Stock Analysis on Net

Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since October 31, 2024.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005

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Calculation

Altria Group Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Altria Group Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price Trends
Over the observed period, the share price exhibited significant volatility. Initially, the share price increased from $73.86 in March 2006 to a peak of $84.34 in March 2007. This was followed by a decline to $73.78 in February 2008 and then a sharp drop to $15.44 in February 2009, indicating a period of considerable market stress or negative investor sentiment. Subsequently, there was a gradual recovery with the share price climbing steadily to $74.59 by February 2017. However, from 2017 onwards, the price displayed a downward trend with fluctuations, declining to $40.90 by February 2024. Overall, the share price showed an initial increase, a significant dip during the 2008-2009 period, a recovery phase, and a recent decline.
Operating Profit Per Share (OPPS) Trends
Operating profit per share started at $7.95 in 2006 and showed a general downward trend until 2009, falling to $2.36. After 2009, the OPPS began to recover gradually, with a steady increase reaching a high of $6.68 in 2023. The values from 2010 onwards indicate consistent improvement in operating profitability per share, suggesting enhanced operational efficiency or margin recovery despite earlier declines. The recent slight decrease to $6.55 in 2024 indicates a minor dip after years of growth.
Price-to-Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP) Trends
The price-to-operating profit ratio demonstrates considerable fluctuation aligned with changes in share price and operating profits. Initially, the ratio rose from 9.29 in 2006 to 11.75 in 2008, then sharply dropped to 6.53 in 2009, mirroring the decline in share price relative to earnings. Between 2010 and 2017, the ratio increased significantly, peaking at 16.51 in 2017, signaling that the share price was relatively high compared to operating profits during that period. After 2017, the ratio declined steadily to 6.25 by 2024. This downward trend in the ratio suggests that either share price fell faster than operating profit or operating profits improved relative to the share price in recent years.
Overall Insights
The data reveals periods of substantial financial stress, particularly around 2008-2009, marked by a sharp decline in share price and operating profit per share. Post-2009, the company exhibited a recovery in operational performance, as reflected by the gradual increase in operating profit per share. Despite this recovery in profitability, the share price trends indicate volatility, with a notable decline in recent years. The fluctuations in the price-to-operating profit ratio suggest changing market valuations, possibly influenced by external market conditions or investor expectations. Recent years show improved operating profitability with a declining valuation multiple, indicative of potentially more conservative market perceptions or sector challenges.

Comparison to Competitors

Altria Group Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).