British American Tobacco/£BATS
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About British American Tobacco
The second-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 505 billion cigarettes in 2024. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the us. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 25.5% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
Ticker
£BATS
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
48,989
Headquarters
Website
BATS Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£92B
30.86
£1.38
0.16
£2.39
5.66%
Price and volume
Market cap
£92B
Beta
0.16
52-week high
£44.01
52-week low
£27.17
Average daily volume
5.7M
Dividend rate
£2.39
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.867
Quick ratio
0.53
Long term debt to equity
67.874
Total debt to equity
74.878
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
170.76%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.87%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
12,266
Gross margin (TTM)
82.86%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.06%
Operating margin (TTM)
40.12%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
9.25%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£520,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.59%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.27%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
30.855
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.65
Price to book
2.06
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.27
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.727
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.32%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.96
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.63%
Forward dividend yield
5.66%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-2.24%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-122.08%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.00%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.55%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-16.35%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.38%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.29%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.82%
What the Analysts think about BATS
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for British American Tobacco stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
BAT expects its New Categories segment—including vapes, heated tobacco, and oral nicotine pouches—to accelerate revenue growth to mid-single digits in 2025, driven by strong consumer adoption. (Reuters)
U.S. revenues, which represent roughly 44% of group sales, returned to growth in H1 2025—rising 3.7% at constant currency—and helped BAT beat profit expectations. (Reuters)
BAT has increased its 2025 share buyback programme to £1.1 billion—funded by a block trade of its ITC stake—accelerating share cancellation and supporting EPS accretion. (Reuters)
BAT paused the U.S. pilot launch of its unlicensed Vuse One disposable vape after the FDA intensified enforcement against unauthorized nicotine products, delaying access to a $22 billion vaping market. (Reuters)
The surprise resignation of CFO Soraya Benchikh after just 15 months introduces leadership uncertainty and could disrupt financial discipline amid BAT’s ongoing transformation and shareholder return initiatives. (Reuters)
BAT warned that higher excise and VAT increases in Bangladesh and Australia will dent its combustibles performance in 2025, exposing its revenue outlook to regional tax and regulatory headwinds. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for British American Tobacco stock?
British American Tobacco (BATS) has a market cap of £92B as of November 12, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for British American Tobacco stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for British American Tobacco (BATS) stock is 30.86 as of November 12, 2025.
Does British American Tobacco stock pay dividends?
Yes, the British American Tobacco (BATS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 12, 2025, the dividend rate is £2.3906 and the yield is 5.66%. British American Tobacco has a payout ratio of 170.76% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next British American Tobacco dividend payment date?
The next British American Tobacco (BATS) dividend payment is scheduled for February 04, 2026.
What is the beta indicator for British American Tobacco?
British American Tobacco (BATS) has a beta rating of 0.16. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.