Altria Group (BSP:MOOO34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.00 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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BSP:MOOO34 Altria Group Inc BSP:MOOO34
72 GF Score
Price R$345.10
GF Value R$290.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Altria Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Altria Group BSP:MOOO34 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.00 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 4.51. GuruFocus rates BSP:MOOO34 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$290.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 33 Tobacco Products companies, Altria Group ranks worse than 84.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Altria Group's current share price is R$345.10. Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$68.99. Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:MOOO34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14   Med: 4.51   Max: 7.66
Current: 5.11

During the past years, Altria Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.66. The lowest was 3.14. And the median was 4.51.

BSP:MOOO34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
84.85% of 33 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs BSP:MOOO34: 5.11

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Altria Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$16.434. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$68.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Altria Group  (BSP:MOOO34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Altria Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Altria Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Altria Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Altria Group Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Altria Group Quarterly Data
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BSP:MOOO34 vs TPB, UVV, AIIR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Altria Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Altria Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=345.10/68.99
=5.00

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Altria Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=16.434/333.9520*333.9520
=16.434

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Altria Group Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 8.655 241.428 11.972
201612 8.157 241.432 11.283
201703 7.402 243.801 10.139
201706 8.662 244.955 11.809
201709 8.380 246.819 11.338
201712 8.162 246.524 11.057
201803 8.064 249.554 10.791
201806 9.730 251.989 12.895
201809 11.547 252.439 15.276
201812 9.891 251.233 13.148
201903 8.995 254.202 11.817
201906 10.707 256.143 13.959
201909 11.935 256.759 15.523
201912 10.580 256.974 13.749
202003 13.270 258.115 17.169
202006 14.128 257.797 18.302
202009 16.493 260.280 21.161
202012 13.989 260.474 17.935
202103 14.808 264.877 18.670
202106 15.268 271.696 18.766
202109 15.851 274.310 19.297
202112 15.691 278.802 18.795
202203 13.191 287.504 15.322
202206 14.995 296.311 16.900
202209 15.775 296.808 17.749
202212 14.879 296.797 16.742
202303 13.891 301.836 15.369
202306 14.812 305.109 16.212
202309 14.699 307.789 15.948
202312 13.923 306.746 15.158
202403 13.362 312.332 14.287
202406 16.544 314.175 17.585
202409 17.378 315.301 18.406
202412 18.389 315.605 19.458
202503 15.397 319.799 16.078
202506 17.421 322.561 18.036
202509 16.763 324.800 17.235
202512 16.523 324.054 17.028
202603 14.873 330.213 15.041
202606 16.434 333.952 16.434

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.00 mean?
Altria Group (BSP:MOOO34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.00 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Altria Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 4.51. Over the past decade, Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #28 out of 33 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Altria Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.00 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 7.66. The Tobacco Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Altria Group's value of 5.00 is 203% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #28 out of 33 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Altria Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altria Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TPB and UVV?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #28 out of 33 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Altria Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65. Altria Group's value of 5.00 is 203% above this benchmark. Historically, Altria Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 7.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.51 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Altria Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 1.65, based on 33 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Altria Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.00 is 203% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Altria Group and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altria Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.00, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altria Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altria Group (BSP:MOOO34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$290.60, compared to a current price of R$345.10 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.00, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.51 and 203% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 1.65. Altria Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Altria Group (BSP:MOOO34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.00 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Altria Group (BSP:MOOO34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altria Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$345.10 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$290.60. GuruFocus considers Altria Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MOOO34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.00 (11% above median its 10-year median of 4.51)
  • GF Value™: R$290.60 vs. price of R$345.10 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 203% above the Tobacco Products median (#28 of 33)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MOOO34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Altria Group Business Description

Address 6601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, USA, 23230
Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Horizon Innovations, and Helix Innovations. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria maintains the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the US with 40% share in 2024. Beyond its core business, it holds an 8% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and a 41% stake in cannabis manufacturer Cronos. In reduced-risk products, it acquired vaping company Njoy Holdings in 2023, operates a joint venture with Japan Tobacco in the heated tobacco category for the US, and sells the On brand in nicotine pouches.
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