BATS:LSE-British American Tobacco PLC (GBX)

COMMON STOCK | Tobacco | LSE

Last Closing Price

GBX 3,309.50

Change

+39.50 (+1.21)%

Market Cap

GBX 73.39B

Volume

1.31M

Avg Analyst Target

GBX 3,833.61 (+15.84%)

Avg User Target

GBX
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

BATS Stock Forecast & Price:
Based on the British American Tobacco PLC stock forecasts from 8 analysts, the average analyst target price for British American Tobacco PLC is GBX 3,833.61 over the next 12 months. British American Tobacco PLC’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of British American Tobacco PLC is Neutral, which is based on 9 positive signals and 8 negative signals. At the last closing, British American Tobacco PLC’s stock price was GBX 3,309.50. British American Tobacco PLC’s stock price has changed by +1.35% over the past week, -2.17% over the past month and +24.53% over the last year.

About British American Tobacco PLC (BATS:LSE)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers worldwide. It offers vapour, tobacco heating, and modern oral nicotine products; combustible products; and traditional oral products, such as snus and moist snuff. The company offers its products ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.bat.com

Address : Globe House, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 2PG

Employees : 54,365

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: GBX

Country : UK

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.45

52 Week High : 3,588.11

52 Week Low : 2,379.54

200 Day Moving Average : 3,137.76

50 Day Moving Average : 3,457.90

Shares Held By Insiders : 8.48%

Shares Held by Institutions : 54.16%

Dividend Yield : 6.69%

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Largest Industry Peers for Tobacco

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap Price / Earning Ratio EV/EBITDA
IMB:LSE Imperial Brands PLC

+31.00 (+1.69%)

 GBX17.47B 8.63 6.82

ETFs Containing BATS

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Tobacco)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 21.07% 100% A+ 92% A-
Dividend Return 0.04% 50% F 65% D
Total Return 21.11% 100% A+ 92% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 24.98% 100% A+ 91% A-
Dividend Return 0.08% 50% F 74% C
Total Return 25.06% 100% A+ 91% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -32.50% 100% A+ 21% F
Dividend Return 14.54% 50% F 78% C+
Total Return -17.96% 100% A+ 25% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -6.87% 50% F 10% F
Dividend Return 4.61% 50% F 86% B
Total Return -2.26% 50% F 16% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.05% 100% A+ 50% F
Risk Adjusted Return -11.27% 50% F 17% F
Market Capitalization 73.39B 100% A+ 98% A+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Tobacco)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 13.86 50% F 36% F
Price/Book Ratio 0.98 100% A+ 59% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.55 100% A+ 31% F
EV/EBITDA 10.70 50% F 28% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 8.14% 50% F 43% F
Return on Invested Capital 7.72% 50% F 74% C
Return on Assets 4.72% 50% F 62% D-
Debt to Equity Ratio 52.68% 100% A+ 33% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 6.69% 50% F 91% A-
Short Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 0.45 50% F 87% B+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.