Altria Group (MEX:MO) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


MEX:MO Altria Group Inc MEX:MO
66 GF Score
Price MXN1,260.85
GF Value MXN948.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Altria Group Moat Score?

Altria Group MEX:MO 66 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN948.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 54 Tobacco Products companies, Altria Group ranks better than 98.15% on this metric.

Altria Group has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Altria Group has Wide Moat: Altria Group Inc benefits from strong brand strength, significant pricing power, and regulatory barriers in the tobacco industry. Its economies of scale and customer loyalty provide durable cost advantages, while its distribution network supports its market leadership.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Altria Group might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Altria Group  (MEX:MO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Altria Group Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:MO vs TPB, UVV, AIIR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Altria Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Altria Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Altria Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Altria Group (MEX:MO) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #1 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Altria Group's Moat Score too high?
Altria Group's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #1 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Altria Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altria Group's Moat Score compare to TPB and UVV?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #1 out of 54 companies for Moat Score. This places Altria Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Altria Group's current Moat Score is 8. 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 (MEX:MO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN948.02, compared to a current price of MXN1,260.85 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Altria Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Altria Group (MEX:MO), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 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 (MEX:MO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altria Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,260.85 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN948.02. GuruFocus considers Altria Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MO:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: MXN948.02 vs. price of MXN1,260.85 (33% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MO 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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