Altria GroupMEX:MO 66 ROA % is 25.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 17.43. GuruFocus rates MEX:MO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN891.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 49 Tobacco Products companies, Altria Group ranks better than 83.67% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Altria Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN157,462 Mil.
Altria Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN627,074 Mil. Therefore, Altria Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Altria Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.47 Med: 17.43 Max: 36.8
Current: 23.31
During the past 13 years, Altria Group's highest ROA % was 36.80%. The lowest was -2.47%. And the median was 17.43%.
MEX:MO's ROA % is ranked better than 83.67% of 49
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs MEX:MO: 23.31
Altria Group (MEX:MO) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Altria Group ROA % Related Terms
Altria Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altria Group's ROA % 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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, Altria Group's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Altria Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altria Group's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Altria Group (MEX:MO) has a ROA % of 25.11% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Altria Group and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 17.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #8 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Altria Group's ROA % too high?
Altria Group's current ROA % of 25.11% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 17.43. The Tobacco Products industry median ROA % is 6.68. Altria Group's value of 25.11% is 275.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #8 out of 49 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 ROA % compare to TPB and UVV?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Altria Group ranks #8 out of 49 companies for ROA %. This places Altria Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 6.68. Altria Group's value of 25.11% is 275.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.43 vs. the industry median of 6.68, 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 ROA % for a Tobacco Products company?
The median ROA % among Tobacco Products companies is 6.68, based on 49 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Altria Group's current ROA % of 25.11% is 275.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Altria Group and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median ROA % is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altria Group's current ROA % is 25.11%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 17.43. 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 MXN891.88, compared to a current price of MXN1,195.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 25.11%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 17.43 and 275.9% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 6.68. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Altria Group (MEX:MO), the current ROA % is 25.11% as of Mar. 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 MXN1,195.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN891.88.
GuruFocus considers Altria Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MO:
ROA %: 25.11% (44% above median its 10-year median of 17.43)
GF Value™: MXN891.88 vs. price of MXN1,195.00 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 275.9% above the Tobacco Products median (#8 of 49)
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 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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