Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Operating Margin: 50.73%
Is Altria Group, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Altria Group, Inc.'s operating margin of 50.73% is 13% below its 5-year average of 58.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (52.17%–74.80%).
The operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is 50.73% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 21.82% (64.89%).
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MO Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
50.73%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
64.89%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
60.93%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
58.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
53.46%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
49.45%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
44.35%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-21.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.11%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+2.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+14.39%
MO Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | — | 50.73% | 64.89% | 60.93% | 58.44% |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $88.90B | 29.34% | 27.47% | 26.85% | 29.22% |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) | $157.86B | 31.82% | 26.14% | 25.23% | 24.48% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $71.39B | 21.21% | 21.56% | 21.08% | 21.73% |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.99B | 4.49% | 5.05% | 5.14% | 5.48% |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $196.99B | 14.79% | 14.20% | 13.71% | 13.86% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $43.78B | 21.29% | 21.78% | 21.23% | 21.52% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $39.49B | 1.28% | 1.95% | 1.99% | 2.25% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $37.68B | 3.59% | 3.93% | 3.82% | 3.62% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.79B | 13.27% | 15.23% | 13.80% | 14.22% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
67.8%
Operating Margin
50.7%
Altria Group, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
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Altria Group, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO)?
- The operating margin for MO stock is 50.73%.
- Is Altria Group, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Altria Group, Inc.'s operating margin of 50.73% is 13% below its 5-year average of 58.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (52.17%–74.80%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO)?
- The TTM average operating margin for MO stock is 64.89%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for MO stock is 60.93%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for MO stock is 58.44%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for MO stock is 53.46%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for MO stock is 49.45%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Altria Group, Inc. (MO)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for MO stock is 44.35%.
Altria Group, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 74.80% |
| 2024-12-31 | 54.98% |
| 2023-12-31 | 56.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | 57.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | 54.76% |
| 2020-12-31 | 52.17% |
| 2019-12-31 | 52.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | 46.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | 49.21% |
| 2016-12-31 | 45.31% |
| 2015-12-31 | 44.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | 42.46% |
| 2013-12-31 | 45.77% |
| 2012-12-31 | 41.45% |
| 2011-12-31 | 36.51% |
| 2010-12-31 | 36.87% |
| 2009-12-31 | 32.47% |
| 2008-12-31 | 30.59% |
| 2007-12-31 | 28.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | 29.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | 18.58% |
| 2004-12-31 | 23.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | 26.18% |
| 2002-12-31 | 26.65% |
| 2001-12-31 | 24.66% |
| 2000-12-31 | 26.33% |
| 1999-12-31 | 21.85% |
| 1998-12-31 | 23.11% |
| 1997-12-31 | 23.38% |
| 1996-12-31 | 21.57% |
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About Altria Group, Inc.
Operating across the United States through its subsidiaries, Altria Group, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of both combustible and oral tobacco items. Its portfolio features cigarettes, primarily under the iconic Marlboro brand, alongside cigars and pipe tobacco mainly offered as Black & Mild. The enterprise further provides an assortment of moist smokeless tobacco products, including Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky, in addition to its on! brand of oral nicotine pouches. Altria distributes its merchandise chiefly to wholesale partners, such as independent distributors, and directly to substantial retail organizations, including major chain stores. The corporation, founded in 1822, maintains its principal offices in Richmond, Virginia.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Tobacco
- CEO
- William F. Gifford Jr.