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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:BMT - GB0002875804 - Common Stock

47.55 EUR
+0.2 (+0.42%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, BMT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BMT was compared to 4 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. BMT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BMT has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BMT had positive earnings in the past year.
BMT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years BMT 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years BMT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BMT.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBMT.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BMT (2.80%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
BMT's Return On Equity of 6.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BMT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.67%, BMT is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BMT is significantly below the industry average of 21.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.67%) for BMT is well below the 3 year average (7.24%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BMT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 6.59%
ROIC 2.67%
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)-4.1%
ROE(5y)1.61%
ROIC(3y)7.24%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
BMT.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBMT.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BMT (12.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BMT has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.95%, BMT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BMT has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BMT (83.38%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.95%
PM (TTM) 12.06%
GM 83.38%
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-23.49%
PM growth 5Y-11.66%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
BMT.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBMT.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BMT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BMT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BMT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BMT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BMT.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBMT.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
BMT.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBMT.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that BMT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BMT (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BMT is 4.06, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BMT, 4.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BMT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BMT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that BMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BMT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is amongst the best of the industry. BMT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.06
Altman-Z 1.41
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC7.73%
BMT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBMT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that BMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BMT has a Current ratio of 0.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. BMT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BMT (0.55) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.55
BMT.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBMT.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BMT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.23%.
Measured over the past 5 years, BMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.28% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the past year.
BMT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
EPS 3Y3.29%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-4.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.24%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-2.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.75% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.06%
EPS Next 2Y0.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPS Next 5Y4.75%
Revenue Next Year-1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.48%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BMT.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBMT.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
BMT.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBMT.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BMT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.83.
BMT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.42, the valuation of BMT can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BMT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, BMT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.83
Fwd PE 11.42
BMT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBMT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BMT is valued a bit more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BMT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.55
EV/EBITDA 19.35
BMT.DE Per share dataBMT.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.18
EPS Next 2Y0.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.79%, BMT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.70, BMT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BMT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.79%

5.2 History

The dividend of BMT has a limited annual growth rate of 3.19%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.19%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
BMT.DE Yearly Dividends per shareBMT.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

168.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BMT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BMT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP168.94%
EPS Next 2Y0.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
BMT.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBMT.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B
BMT.DE Dividend Payout.BMT.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BMT.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC

FRA:BMT (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

47.55

+0.2 (+0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-08 2025-12-08/amc
Inst Owners49.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap103.49B
Revenue(TTM)25.60B
Net Income(TTM)3.09B
Analysts75.79
Price Target50.59 (6.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.79%
Yearly Dividend2.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.19%
DP168.94%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.8%
PT rev (3m)4.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.83
Fwd PE 11.42
P/S 3.57
P/FCF 10.55
P/OCF 9.86
P/B 1.95
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.35
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY8.45%
EPS(NY)4.16
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)4.51
FCFY9.48%
OCF(TTM)4.82
OCFY10.15%
SpS13.32
BVpS24.4
TBVpS-20.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.18
Graham Number46.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 6.59%
ROCE 3.79%
ROIC 2.67%
ROICexc 2.81%
ROICexgc 80.73%
OM 13.95%
PM (TTM) 12.06%
GM 83.38%
FCFM 33.85%
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)-4.1%
ROE(5y)1.61%
ROIC(3y)7.24%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
ROICexc(3y)7.6%
ROICexc(5y)7.1%
ROICexgc(3y)1378.99%
ROICexgc(5y)906.22%
ROCE(3y)10.3%
ROCE(5y)9.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y160.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y62.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.98%
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-23.49%
PM growth 5Y-11.66%
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.06
Debt/EBITDA 5.11
Cap/Depr 22.67%
Cap/Sales 2.37%
Interest Coverage 2
Cash Conversion 148.45%
Profit Quality 280.54%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 1.41
F-Score7
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)23.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
EPS 3Y3.29%
EPS 5Y2.28%
EPS Q2Q%-4.31%
EPS Next Y-5.06%
EPS Next 2Y0.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.72%
EPS Next 5Y4.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y0.24%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-2.2%
Revenue Next Year-1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.48%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.28%
EBIT growth 5Y0.85%
EBIT Next Year4.1%
EBIT Next 3Y4.31%
EBIT Next 5Y5.25%
FCF growth 1Y-11.49%
FCF growth 3Y1.99%
FCF growth 5Y3.07%
OCF growth 1Y-11.08%
OCF growth 3Y1.38%
OCF growth 5Y2.39%

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC / BMT.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BMT.DE.


What is the valuation status for BMT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BMT stock?

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BMT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) is 11.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.95.


How sustainable is the dividend of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 168.94%.