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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
Industry
Tobacco
Headquarters
Employees
48,989
ISIN
GB0002875804
Website
BATS Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£83B
28.07
£1.36
0.26
£2.37
6.29%
Price and volume
Market cap
£83B
Beta
0.26
52-week high
£39.04
52-week low
£24.82
Average daily volume
5.3M
Dividend rate
£2.37
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.763
Quick ratio
0.506
Long term debt to equity
65.283
Total debt to equity
73.907
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
171.74%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.04%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
5,847
Gross margin (TTM)
82.85%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.86%
Operating margin (TTM)
37.87%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
10.09%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£530,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.88%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.18%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
28.074
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.268
Price to book
1.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-1.81
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.846
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.30%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
431.62%
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.20%
Forward dividend yield
6.29%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.19%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-121.03%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.24%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.35%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-22.80%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.01%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.67%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.96%
What the Analysts think about BATS
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for British American Tobacco stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
British American Tobacco's New Categories segment, including products like Vuse and Velo, achieved profitability in 2023, two years ahead of schedule, contributing £398 million to group profit at constant exchange rates. (ainvest.com)
The company announced a £700 million share buyback program for 2024, following the sale of a portion of its stake in India's ITC, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders. (reuters.com)
BAT's Vuse vapour brand maintained a global market leadership with a 40.3% value share, indicating strong performance in the growing e-cigarette market. (nasdaq.com)
BAT reported a larger-than-expected £27.3 billion impairment on its US cigarette brands, with cigarette volumes falling by 11% in 2023 due to consumers downtrading and the impact of illegal disposable vapes. (ft.com)
The company expects first-half revenues and profits to decline due to decreased cigarette sales and the rise of illegal vapes in the U.S., though it maintains its full-year forecast for low single-digit growth. (reuters.com)
BAT's New Categories division, despite showing growth, is still loss-making and not expected to turn a profit until 2024, raising concerns about the company's ability to offset declines in traditional tobacco sales. (investingreviews.co.uk)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jul 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 July 18, 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 28.07 as of July 18, 2025.
Does British American Tobacco stock pay dividends?
Yes, the British American Tobacco (BATS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £2.36699 and the yield is 6.29%. British American Tobacco has a payout ratio of 171.74% 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 August 01, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for British American Tobacco?
British American Tobacco (BATS) has a beta rating of 0.26. 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.