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

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BMT - GB0002875804 - Common Stock

46.9 EUR
+0.55 (+1.19%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BMT. BMT was compared to 5 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. BMT has an average financial health and profitability rating. BMT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years BMT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

BMT has a Return On Assets of 2.80%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BMT underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.59%, BMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.67%, BMT is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BMT is significantly below the industry average of 23.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.24%) for BMT is well above the current ROIC(2.67%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BMT (12.06%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
BMT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BMT's Operating Margin of 13.95% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BMT is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BMT has remained more or less at the same level.
BMT's Gross Margin of 83.38% is amongst the best of the industry. BMT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BMT has remained more or less at the same level.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BMT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BMT has less shares outstanding
BMT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BMT.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBMT.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

BMT has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that BMT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BMT has a Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is in the lower half of the industry: BMT underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
BMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.06. This is a neutral value as BMT would need 4.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BMT has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (4.06) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
BMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating BMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.68, BMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.06
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC7.71%
BMT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBMT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

BMT has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that BMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BMT has a better Current ratio (0.87) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BMT has a better Quick ratio (0.55) than 80.00% 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 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.
Looking at the last year, BMT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BMT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.01% on average per year.
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

BMT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.75% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BMT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.04%
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
EPS Next 5Y4.75%
Revenue Next Year-1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BMT.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBMT.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
BMT.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBMT.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.47 indicates a reasonable valuation of BMT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BMT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. BMT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.11 indicates a reasonable valuation of BMT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BMT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BMT is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.47
Fwd PE 11.11
BMT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBMT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

BMT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. BMT is more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BMT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.22
EV/EBITDA 18.96
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)5.02
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.99%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.96, BMT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BMT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.99%

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

BMT pays out 168.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BMT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP168.94%
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
BMT.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBMT.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

46.9

+0.55 (+1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners42.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap102.03B
Revenue(TTM)25.60B
Net Income(TTM)3.09B
Analysts77
Price Target53.1 (13.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.99%
Yearly Dividend2.7
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)1.82%
PT rev (3m)4.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.47
Fwd PE 11.11
P/S 3.46
P/FCF 10.22
P/OCF 9.55
P/B 1.89
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.96
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY9%
FCF(TTM)4.59
FCFY9.79%
OCF(TTM)4.91
OCFY10.47%
SpS13.56
BVpS24.83
TBVpS-20.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.02
Graham Number47.8
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 1.38
F-Score7
WACC7.71%
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-5.04%
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
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-1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.28%
EBIT growth 5Y0.85%
EBIT Next Year4.34%
EBIT Next 3Y4.18%
EBIT Next 5Y5.8%
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.


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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 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC?

The financial health rating of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) is expected to decline by -5.04% in the next year.