British American Tobacco Stock Today

BTI Stock  USD 31.07  0.77  2.54%   

Performance

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Odds Of Distress

Less than 33

 
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British Amer is trading at 31.07 as of the 18th of March 2024. This is a 2.54% increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 30.3. British Amer has about a 33 percent probability of financial distress in the next few years of operation and did not have a very good performance during the last 90 trading days. Equity ratings for British American Tobacco are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 29th of March 2022 and ending today, the 18th of March 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
IPO Date
14th of April 1980
Category
Consumer Defensive
Classification
Consumer Staples
British American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers worldwide. British American Tobacco p.l.c. was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. British Amer operates under Tobacco classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. The company has 2.24 B outstanding shares of which 5.52 M shares are currently shorted by investors with about 1.23 days to cover. More on British American Tobacco

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British Stock Highlights

Most reasonable investors view market volatility as an opportunity to invest at a favorable price or to sell short against a bearish trend. British Amer's investment highlights are automatically generated signals that are significant enough to either complement your investing judgment regarding British Amer or challenge it. These highlights can help you better understand the position you are entering and avoid costly mistakes.
CEO and Executive DirectorNicandro Durante
Thematic Ideas
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Business ConcentrationTobacco, Food, Beverage & Tobacco, Consumer Defensive, NYSE Composite, Giant Impact, Tobacco Products, Compulsion, Consumer Staples, Tobacco, Tobacco, Consumer Defensive (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Analysts covering British Amer report their recommendations after researching British Amer's financial statements, talking to executives and customers, or listening in on British Amer's conference calls. The current trade recommendation is based on an ongoing consensus estimate among financial analysts covering British American Tobacco. The British consensus assessment is calculated by taking the average forecast from all of the analysts covering British Amer.
Financial Strength
Based on the analysis of British Amer's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, British American Tobacco may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average risk of going through some form of financial distress next quarter. Financial strength of British American Tobacco is based on its profitability, leverage, liquidity, source of funds, and operating efficiency.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover0.220.2298
Sufficiently Down
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.620.8299
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Net Debt39.2 B37.4 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities9.7 B15.7 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total52.6 B50.1 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets124.7 B118.7 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets9.3 B14.2 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities11.2 B10.7 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
British Amer's financial strength is of vital concern to both outside investors and internal stakeholders. Efficiency and cost control are keys to British Amer's success, along with its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to pay bills, repay debt, and make a consistent year-to-year profit.
Financial leverage usually refers to the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand British Amer's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of British Amer's total assets is financed by creditors.
By using current balance sheet information, investors can analyze the liability, assets, and equity on British Amer's books and decide whether to invest or hold. Statistics such as return on equity (ROE), debt to equity (D/E) help investors determine how British Amer deploys its capital and how much of that capital is borrowed.
Liquidity
British Amer cash flow analysis is essential to understand how it generates and spends money over a specific period. It can also help you figure out where your money is going and how much cash you have available at a given moment. The company has 39.73 B in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.61, which is OK given its current industry classification. British American Tobacco has a current ratio of 0.86, suggesting that it has not enough short term capital to pay financial commitments when the payables are due. Debt can assist British Amer until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, British Amer's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like British American Tobacco sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for British to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about British Amer's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.

Change In Working Capital

(445.55 Million)
British American Tobacco (BTI) is traded on New York Stock Exchange in USA. It is located in Globe House, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 2PG and employs 46,725 people. British Amer is listed under Tobacco category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 68.15 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate British Amer's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by British Amer's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. British American Tobacco runs under Tobacco sector within Consumer Staples industry. The entity has 2.24 B outstanding shares of which 5.52 M shares are currently shorted by investors with about 1.23 days to cover. British American Tobacco has about 3.45 B in cash with 10.71 B of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 1.83.
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Ownership Allocation
British Amer holds a total of 2.24 Billion outstanding shares. Almost 93.0 percent of British Amer outstanding shares are held by general public with 0.2 (percent) owned by insiders and only 6.5 % by other corporate entities. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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British Stock Price Odds Analysis

Coming from a normal probability distribution, the odds of British Amer jumping above the current price in 90 days from now is roughly 2.28%. The British American Tobacco probability density function shows the probability of British Amer stock to fall within a particular range of prices over 90 days. Considering the 90-day investment horizon British Amer has a beta of 0.9538 suggesting British American Tobacco market returns are responsive to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, British Amer is expected to follow. Additionally, the company has a negative alpha, implying that the risk taken by holding this instrument is not justified. British American Tobacco is significantly underperforming NYSE Composite.
  Odds Below 31.07HorizonTargetOdds Above 31.07
97.65%90 days
 31.07 
2.28%
Based on a normal probability distribution, the odds of British Amer to move above the current price in 90 days from now is roughly 2.28 (This British American Tobacco probability density function shows the probability of British Stock to fall within a particular range of prices over 90 days) .

British Stock Institutional Holders

Institutional Holdings refers to the ownership stake in British Amer that is held by large financial organizations, pension funds or endowments. Institutions may purchase large blocks of British Amer's outstanding shares and can exert considerable influence upon its management. Institutional holders may also work to push the share price higher once they own the stock. Extensive social media coverage, TV shows, articles in high-profile magazines, and presentations at investor conferences help move the stock higher, increasing British Amer's value.
InstituionRecorded OnShares
Wells Fargo & Co2023-12-31
2.3 M
Envestnet Asset Management Inc2023-12-31
2.3 M
Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., Llc2023-12-31
2.2 M
Two Sigma Advisers, Llc2023-12-31
2.2 M
Natixis Advisors, Llc.2023-12-31
2.1 M
Jpmorgan Chase & Co2023-12-31
1.9 M
Pacer Advisors, Inc.2023-12-31
1.8 M
Royal Bank Of Canada2023-12-31
1.8 M
Northern Trust Corp2023-12-31
1.6 M
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 32023-12-31
21.6 M
Blackrock Inc2023-12-31
17.5 M
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British Amer Historical Income Statement

British American Tobacco Income Statement is one of the three primary financial statements used for reporting British's overall financial performance over a current year or for a given accounting period. An Income Statement sometimes referred to as the statement of British American Tobacco revenue and expense. British Amer Income Statement primarily focuses on the company's revenues and expenses during a particular period.
As of now, British Amer's Research Development is increasing as compared to previous years. The British Amer's current Total Operating Expenses is estimated to increase to about 34.9 B, while Total Revenue is projected to decrease to under 16.4 B. View More Fundamentals

British Stock Against Markets

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British Amer Corporate Directors

British Amer corporate directors refer to members of a British Amer board of directors. The board of directors generally takes responsibility for the British Amer's affairs and long-term direction of the entity. A corporate director does not make decisions for the corporation on his own. As a member of the board of directors, she or he must function as a part of a group that makes decisions on behalf of the business only by the board of directors' meetings. To pass a resolution, a majority of British Amer's board members must vote for the resolution. The British Amer board of directors' duties also include the election, removal, and supervision of officers, including the adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws.
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Hae KimDirector - Talent, Culture and InclusionProfile

How to buy British Stock?

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  • Monitor your investment: After you have purchased British American Tobacco stock, you should monitor your investment to track its performance and make informed decisions about buying, selling, or holding the stock
It's important to note that investing in stocks, such as British American Tobacco, carries risks, and you should carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Also, remember various factors, including economic indicators, change in net worth, political events, company-specific news, and investor sentiment, can influence the stock market. These factors can cause fluctuations in stock prices and lead to market volatility affecting your buy or sell decision. However, volatility can also present opportunities for investors to make gains by buying stocks when prices are low and selling when they are high. It's important for investors to have a long-term perspective and a well-diversified portfolio to manage the impact of stock market volatility on their investments. For more information on how to buy British Stock please use our How to Invest in British Amer guide.

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The danger of trading British American Tobacco is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of British Amer is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than British Amer. The Shape ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile British American Tobacco is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
When determining whether British American Tobacco offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of British Amer's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of British American Tobacco Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on British American Tobacco Stock:
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Is British Amer's industry expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of British Amer. If investors know British will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about British Amer listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
1.178
Dividend Share
2.309
Earnings Share
(8.28)
Revenue Per Share
2.448
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.06)
The market value of British American Tobacco is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of British that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of British Amer's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is British Amer's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because British Amer's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect British Amer's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between British Amer's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if British Amer is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, British Amer's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.