BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BMT - GB0002875804 - Common Stock
48.75 EUR
-1.55 (-3.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BMT. BMT was compared to 4 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BMT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BMT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BMT was profitable.
- In the past year BMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years BMT 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years BMT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BMT has a Return On Assets of 2.80%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BMT underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- BMT has a better Return On Equity (6.59%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.67%, BMT is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BMT is significantly below the industry average of 20.94%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- BMT has a Profit Margin (12.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BMT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- BMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of BMT (83.38%) is better than 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BMT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- BMT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that BMT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BMT's Altman-Z score of 1.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BMT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. BMT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC7.76%
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.
- The Current ratio of BMT (0.87) is better 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.
- The Quick ratio of BMT (0.55) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
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%.
- BMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.28% yearly.
- BMT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.24%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BMT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.75% on average per year.
- BMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.08% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of BMT.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BMT.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.94), we can say BMT is valued rather cheaply.
- BMT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61.
- BMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say BMT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BMT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BMT is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BMT is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.25
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BMT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.54%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.27, BMT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BMT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.54% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 168.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BMT. 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%
FRA:BMT (1/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
48.75
-1.55 (-3.08%)
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 Cap106.05B
Revenue(TTM)25.60B
Net Income(TTM)3.09B
Analysts77
Price Target53.43 (9.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.54% |
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)2.45%
PT rev (3m)4.78%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 | ||
| P/S | 3.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.59 |
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY8.35%
EPS(NY)4.2
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)4.57
FCFY9.37%
OCF(TTM)4.88
OCFY10.02%
SpS13.49
BVpS24.7
TBVpS-20.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.25
Graham Number47.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.42 |
F-Score7
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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.
What is the valuation status of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC (BMT.DE) 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.
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.