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British American Tobacco's revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £13,541 Mil.
Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £25,610 Mil.
British American Tobacco's Revenue per Share for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £6.18.
Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £11.65.
Warning Sign:
British American Tobacco PLC revenue per share has been in decline over the past 3 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of British American Tobacco was 0.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
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During the past 13 years, British American Tobacco's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. The lowest was -3.40% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.
British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSl) Revenue Explanation
In ranking the predictability, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.
Peter Lynch categorized companies according to their revenue growth:
His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.
Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.
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Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.
* 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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco's Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Revenue 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.
British American Tobacco Revenue vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's Revenue distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco's Revenue falls into.
Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.
Revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £25,610 Mil.
* 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.
British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) has a Revenue of £25,610 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on British American Tobacco and its competitors.
Is British American Tobacco's Revenue too high?
British American Tobacco's current Revenue is £25,610 Mil. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Revenue compare to PM and MO?
British American Tobacco's Revenue of £25,610 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Revenue depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Revenue 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 Revenue mean?
A high Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on British American Tobacco and its competitors. British American Tobacco's current Revenue is £25,610 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £27.87, compared to a current price of £43.74 — trading 56.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Revenue is £25,610 Mil. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue calculated?
Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL), the current Revenue is £25,610 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £43.74 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £27.87.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BATSL:
Revenue: £25,610 Mil
GF Value™: £27.87 vs. price of £43.74 (56.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BATSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
71GF Score
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