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
£83B
27.71
£1.38
0.16
£2.38
6.30%
Price and volume
Market cap
£83B
Beta
0.16
52-week high
£44.01
52-week low
£26.22
Average daily volume
3.9M
Dividend rate
£2.38
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)
27.71
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.278
Price to book
1.85
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.04
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.634
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.38%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.96
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.24%
Forward dividend yield
6.30%
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 reported first-half 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of 162p, beating the analyst consensus of 154.8p, thanks to a 3.7% constant-currency increase in U.S. revenues and 3.9% growth in new category products. (Reuters)
Smokeless and next-generation products now make up over 18% of BAT’s total H1 2025 revenue, highlighting successful diversification beyond traditional cigarettes. (Reuters)
BAT raised its annual sales growth target to the upper end of 1%–2% and boosted its 2025 share buyback programme to £1.1 billion after selling its $1.5 billion ITC stake, increasing returns to shareholders. (Reuters)
BAT faces ongoing financial strain from a £6.2 billion Canadian class-action lawsuit, impacting its earnings outlook and capital allocation. (Reuters)
Tax increases in Bangladesh and Australia are set to reduce BAT’s traditional tobacco sales and limit revenue growth through 2025. (Reuters)
Illicit flavored disposable vapes in the U.S. and Canada are holding back BAT’s New Categories segment, restricting revenue growth to low single digits in H1 2025. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Sept 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 £83B as of October 06, 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 27.71 as of October 06, 2025.
Does British American Tobacco stock pay dividends?
Yes, the British American Tobacco (BATS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 06, 2025, the dividend rate is £2.37879 and the yield is 6.3%. 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 November 07, 2025.
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.