Altria Group, Inc. MO NYSE

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) has shown declining revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $20.7B to $20.1B (average -0.9%/yr). Net income reached $6.9B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +13.8%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 34.5%, which is exceptional. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 86.6% (high), with a +17.7pp trend over the period. With a $110B market cap and MOAT composite score of 90/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (48/100, Partial) — growth is present but not consistently above 5% across both metrics
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 41-year history, the company was profitable in 40 of 41 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (100/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (90/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 67/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.