BHP Billiton Limited vs British American Tobacco PLC — how do they compare? BHP Billiton Limited trades at $90.9 (market cap $227.94B), while British American Tobacco PLC trades at $57.15 (market cap $122.96B). The key difference: BHP Billiton Limited is the larger of the two by market cap, and British American Tobacco PLC pays the higher dividend (5.85%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BHP | BTI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $227.94B | $122.96B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $93.15 | $66.70 |
52-Week Low | $52.14 | $50.39 |
Enterprise Value | $242.14B | $166.84B |
Dividend Yield | 2.94% | 5.85% |
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BHP Group Limited operates as a mining company. The Company engages in the exploration, development, production, and processing of iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper. BHP Group serves customers worldwide.
Read more on BHP →Following the acquisition of Reynolds American, British American Tobacco is neck-and-neck with Philip Morris International to be the largest listed global tobacco company--slightly larger than PMI on net revenue, but slightly smaller on total tobacco volume. British American's Global Drive Brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it also owns Newport and Camel in the U.S. The firm also sells vapor e-cigarettes, including its Vype brand, heated tobacco, with Glo, as well as roll- your-own and smokeless tobacco products. The company holds 31% of ITC Limited, the leading Indian cigarette-maker.
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