MO vs UL

Altria and Unilever PLC, both Consumer Defensive

Unilever PLC is the larger company at $137B against $120B. Over the past year MO returned +16% against -5.2% for UL. The RyuScore puts MO ahead, 77 against 69 out of 100.

Altria and Unilever PLC compared on valuation, return and the RyuScore
FigureMOUL
Last close$71.67$62.95
Market cap$120B$137B
Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better15.1n/a
Dividend yield5.8%n/a
1-year return+16%-5.2%
5-year return+114%+20%
RyuScoresector-relative, 1–1077/10069/100

Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.

Altria

Revenue of $6.1B in Q2 2026, net income $2.3B. Its largest reported line is Smokeable Products, 88% of the disclosed total.

Unilever PLC

Revenue of $20B in H2 2025, net income $6.0B.

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