British American Tobacco PLC vs PulteGroup, Inc. — how do they compare? British American Tobacco PLC trades at $57 (market cap $122.36B), while PulteGroup, Inc. trades at $132.77 (market cap $25.22B). The key difference: British American Tobacco PLC is far larger — about 4.9× PulteGroup, Inc.'s market cap, and British American Tobacco PLC pays the higher dividend (5.88%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BTI | PHM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $122.36B | $25.22B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $66.70 | $142.56 |
52-Week Low | $50.39 | $110.11 |
Enterprise Value | $166.31B | $25.64B |
Dividend Yield | 5.88% | 0.79% |
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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.
Read more on BTI →PulteGroup Inc is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, operating in 40 markets across 23 states. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes (85% of unit sales) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. PulteGroup offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. The company is headquartered in Atlanta.
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