Altria Group Inc vs Nucor Corporation — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $73.25 (market cap $124.67B), while Nucor Corporation trades at $230.8 (market cap $52.55B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 2.4× Nucor Corporation's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | NUE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | $52.55B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $266.35 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $131.78 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | $57.19B |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | 0.97% |
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Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
Read more on MO →Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company also produces direct reduced iron for use in its steel mills. The operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the company and others. The operating business segments are: steel mills, steel products and raw materials, the steel mills segment derives maximum revenue.
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