MO FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 50% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 125h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Altria’s current FCF Yield of 7.7% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates about $7.70 in free cash flow (the cash remaining after operating expenses and capital spending).
Sector Performance
50th percentileMO
8.0%
Sector Median
8.0%
Sector Avg
7.6%
Prior Period
7.7%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Altria’s current FCF Yield of 7.7% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates about $7.70 in free cash flow (the cash remaining after operating expenses and capital spending).
This yield of 7.7% sits well above the sector median of 4.1% for Consumer Defensive companies, placing Altria in the 67th percentile among its peers—meaning it offers a higher cash return than two-thirds of them. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +1.3%. The combination of a high yield and a stable, slightly rising trend points to a consistent cash-generation profile that could reduce downside risk for income-focused investors. However, this metric alone does not contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the rating may reflect other factors like regulatory headwinds or declining volumes that the FCF Yield does not capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MO?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does MO's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
MO's FCF Yield of 8.0% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 8.0%, placing it in the 50th percentile.
Who are MO's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by FCF Yield include: ABEV (9.4%), PM (3.7%), WMT (1.6%), ADM (15.1%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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MO
8.0%
Sector Median
8.0%
Sector Avg
7.6%
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